Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

El Gigante travel guide

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You're Going to Love El Gigante

El Gigante is a must-see destination in Rivas, Nicaragua. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything El Gigante has to offer.

When to visit El Gigante

El Gigante in April
Estimated hotel price
$292
1 night at 3-star hotel
El Gigante in April
Estimated hotel price
$292
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to El Gigante

Plane

When flying to El Gigante, you’ll arrive at Rivas Costa Esmeralda (ECI), which is located 3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to El Gigante is to pick up a car rental from Managua, which is about 53 miles from El Gigante. You’ll find branches of America Car Rental and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Managua.

Plane

When flying to El Gigante, you’ll arrive at Rivas Costa Esmeralda (ECI), which is located 3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to El Gigante is to pick up a car rental from Managua, which is about 53 miles from El Gigante. You’ll find branches of America Car Rental and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Managua.

Airports near El Gigante

MGAManagua Augusto C Sandino
ECIRivas Costa Esmeralda

Airlines serving El Gigante

KLM
Good (1,545 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,034 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,382 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,520 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,472 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (629 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,851 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,416 reviews)
SANSA
Good (3 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of El Gigante

Most booked hotels in El Gigante

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Mukul Beach Golf and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 9 reviews)
$650+
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Aqua Oceanfront Hotel Resort
4 stars
Good (6.9, 124 reviews)
$203+
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Renting a car in El Gigante

Expect to pay $5.07 per gallon in El Gigante (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $60.87 and $81.16.

Expect to pay $5.07 per gallon in El Gigante (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $60.87 and $81.16.