About San Juan del Sur

San Juan del Sur is the perfect destination for those looking to explore Nicaragua’s stunning southern Pacific beaches. With its charming clapboard Victorian houses, the towering statue Cristo de La Misericordia overlooking the town, and a vibrant community of young and beautiful international travelers and surfers, it has become the ultimate beach party central in Nicaragua. Even celebrities like Matthew McConaughey have been seen enjoying everything this charming destinations to offer.

Located just thirty minutes north of the Costa Rican border, San Juan del Sur has transformed from a sleepy fishing village into the country’s main seaside destination. Its beaches are clean and relaxing, while its lively seaside restaurants serve up delicious plates of freshly caught snapper, shrimp, and lobster. The evenings here are filled with that laughter for family and friends and rum-soaked adventures under a starry sky.

San Juan del Sur is an action-packed place, offering a variety of activities for visitors. You can go on guided horseback riding tours, careen through the forests on zip lines, enjoy excellent deep-sea fishing, or explore the underwater world through scuba diving. Just a 45-minute boat ride away, you can witness a colorful array of reef fish at only 15 feet deep. And if you’re up for some friendly competition, you can join in soccer, pickleball, and volleyball games regularly held at the beach on weekends. The vibrant nightlife in San Juan del Sur revolves around beach bars, cafes, and restaurants where the sounds of the music and waves mingle together.