Guidebook for San Juan del Sur
Food Scene
Our favourite bites in and around SJDS!
Nacho Libre
Burgers for all!
Cultural nights are posted on their website- great seafood as well!
85 locals recommend
Restaurante El Timón
Cultural nights are posted on their website- great seafood as well!
Simon Says
Avenue VanderbiltBest smoothies in town
Machete Market Café
Hacia Marsella y MaderasPizza night and rose brunch
Ding Repair Cafe
Great for brunch and coffee
Great coffee and great meals! Also- attached is a bakery with excellent offerings such as croissants and baguettes
12 locals recommend
La Tostadería Coffee Hub
Avenida MercadoGreat coffee and great meals! Also- attached is a bakery with excellent offerings such as croissants and baguettes
Wave Cocktail & Tapas Bar- San Juan del Sur
Great cocktails and tapas at affordable prices.
Kiss Me
Our favourite ice cream shop in San Juan del Sur. Affogato for life!
Drinks & Nightlife
Iguana Bar
Always a fun night out
San Juan del Sur Cervecería
Avenida MercadoGreat beer and great food! Live music too!
Killer cocktails and tasty meals! Add the view of the Bay and you have a favourite SJDS spot.
Tuani's
Killer cocktails and tasty meals! Add the view of the Bay and you have a favourite SJDS spot.
Everything Else
Zen Yoga
Great spot for yoga and massage
Essentials
Palí
NIC-16Miscelania Sánchez
Great for imported products
Nica Naturals
Organic foods, hard to find ingredients, excellent cheese and body care products!
If you are staying out in Playa Maderas and "forgot" and ingredient, chances are Aloha will save you the trip to town. Also- ice and freezer full of popsicles!
Aloha Mini Market
If you are staying out in Playa Maderas and "forgot" and ingredient, chances are Aloha will save you the trip to town. Also- ice and freezer full of popsicles!
Ocean Market San Juan del Sur
Can't live without your import food item? You'll find it here.
Parks & Nature
Consistent surf - intermediate to advanced. Room for beginners though!
63 locals recommend
Playa Maderas
Consistent surf - intermediate to advanced. Room for beginners though!
Our favourite beach located right at the bottom of our private drive!
7 locals recommend
Playa San Lorenzo
Our favourite beach located right at the bottom of our private drive!
Playa Hermosa
Worth a day trip-great amenities and beginner level waves
Playa Mathilda
You might be the only ones there!
Playa Remanso
Great beach with beginner surfer waves!
Entertainment & Activities
Canopy Tour San Juan del Sur, Da'Flying Frog, Zip Line.
Tons of fun!
Ding Repair Cafe
Skate park and smoothies? Yes please!
Shopping
Mercado
Fruits, veggies
Looking for a custom print leopard bikini? Or maybe something more tame? Off-the-rack options are available. 100% worth checking out. Just call out for Willow when you arrive.
Rebel Mama Couture
Looking for a custom print leopard bikini? Or maybe something more tame? Off-the-rack options are available. 100% worth checking out. Just call out for Willow when you arrive.
Bella Home
Shopping for crafts, locally made jewelry, clothing and all items for the home.
Get your gear and look like a local at We Stay Lost- great shirts, beach covers, and surf gear
We Stay Lost
Get your gear and look like a local at We Stay Lost- great shirts, beach covers, and surf gear