Puerto Cabezas

Nicaragua

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Puerto Cabezas, also known as Bilwi, is one of the largest towns on Nicaragua's Caribbean coast. It serves as a port, alongside Bluefields, handling foreign trade. While the western part of Nicaragua contains the majority of its population and industry, the eastern region, including Puerto Cabezas, has seen migration for agricultural and timber resources. The town is connected by road to Managua, the national capital, and has an airport with domestic flights. Puerto Cabezas has also experienced the impact of hurricanes due to its coastal location.123

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The Caribbean ports include Puerto Cabezas and Bluefields, the latter connected to the river landing of Port Esperanza by regular small craft service. The short rivers in the west are navigable for small craft. In the east the Coco River is navigable in its lower course for medium-sized vessels.
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The Caribbean ports include Puerto Cabezas and Bluefields, the latter connected to the river landing of Port Esperanza by regular small craft service. The short rivers in the west are navigable for small craft. In the east the Coco River is navigable in its lower course for medium-sized vessels.
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