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San Juan del Sur

Travel Guide Central America Nicaragua San Juan del Sur

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Introduction

The horseshoe shaped bay of San Juan del Sur

The horseshoe shaped bay of San Juan del Sur

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San Juan del Sur is a town along the southern Pacific coastline of Nicaragua and is one of the most popular places in the country among travellers looking for relaxing, fun, beaches and surfing. The town has around 20,000 inhabitants, but the total population including tourists is much higher for most of the year.

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Sights and Activities

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Events and Festivals

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Getting There

San Juan del Sur solnedgang

San Juan del Sur solnedgang

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By Plane

The nearest airport is in Managua, from where there are regular domestic and international flights.

By Car

By Bus

Regular buses and collectivos connect San Juan del Sur with Rivas and other towns and cities in southern Nicaragua. From Rivas, you can connect to other destinations including international buses towards Costa Rica. For buses to Honduras and further beyond, it is best to connect in Managua.

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Getting Around

By Car

By Public Transport

By Foot

Most of the town and beach area is walkable, but a regular taxi could come in handy sometimes.

By Bike

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Eat

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Drink

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Sleep

PropertyAddressTypePopularity
Bahia Del Sol Villas & CondominiumsDel Centro Civico 2.2 kms al Norte. La TalangueraHotel-
Casa Amarilla HostelDe la entrada del Hotel Pelican eyes 1 1/2 al sur, De la escuela publica de San Juan del Sur 1/2 al nHostel62
Casa De OlasLot 6, Las EscalerasHostel85
Chicabrava Surf HouseCalle Frente al MarGuesthouse58
El Jardin Hotel & RestaurantBahia Nacascolo; San Juan del Sur; RivasHotel87
Hostel Beach Fun Casa 28Zona Cetral de la Cabanita 50 mts al surHostel77
Hostel EsperanzaBDF 1/2 al SurHostel78
Hotel Azul PitahayaDel Mercado Municipal 1c. al OesteHotel91
Hotel MaracuyaFrom Century 21 2 blocks east on top of hill From Municipal market 3 blocks north on to of hillHotel91
La TerrazaDel Parque Central, 25v. OesteHostel72
Lazy Jakes GuesthousePlaya Marsella & Playa MaderaGuesthouse-
Naked Tiger Hostelk138 Carretera Villa BorinqueHostel86
Parque Maritimo el CocoParque Marítimo El Coco Playa el Cocohotel-
Planet Waves Nica GuesthouseSan Juan del SurGuesthouse81
Sunrise Beach HostelCentral Park Behind Hostel Casa OroHotel-
Yajure Surf HostelBarrio la Talangera contiguo al puente colganteHostel-
Surfing DonkeyFrom the back of the church, 1 block SouthHOSTEL85
Hostal Sueños Del MarCentral Market 1c.East, 25 meters to the south.HOSTEL91

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