Guidebook for San Juan del Sur
Food Scene
Pelican Eyes Resort
Restaurante El Timón
Restaurante Vivian
Paseo del ReyLa Lancha
G&G Gourmet
King Curry
Avenida MercadoEl Menu
Calle SotaventoRepublika
Avenida MercadoRestaurante El Globo
Barrio Cafe Hotel
TreeCasa Resort
Dale Pues
Vegetarian friendly
Buddha's Garden: Plant Based Cuisine
Vegan friendly
The Surfing Buddha Cafe
Avenida MercadoVegan friendly
Simon Says
Avenue VanderbiltWonderful breakfast, smoothies!
Nacho Libre
Burgers
Café Mediterráneo
Nica Thai
Avenida del ParqueThai food
Rojo Loco
Paseo del ReyTacoStop
Avenida MercadoGood, inexpensive Mexican foood
Best chicken and creative dishes, wonderful back garden outdoor seating area
9 locals recommend
El Pollito Pescador
Best chicken and creative dishes, wonderful back garden outdoor seating area
Bambu Beach
Paseo del ReyTerraza de Palermo Restaurante & Catering
Casa Oro Eco Hostel
Sightseeing
Cristo de La Misericordia
Masaya Volcano
Peñas Blancas
Costa Rica boarder crossing
Granada
Colonial city founded in 1500's, cathedrals, history
Parks & Nature
La Flor beach is a sanctuary of nature. Nicaragua is blessed with several beaches where the Olive Ridley turtles come to lay there eggs. These sea turtles weigh about 45 kg and are spread throughout the world. There are nesting sites in Asia and Africa as well, but despite this dispersion the Olive Ridley population is threatened and in some places endangered with extinction. In Nicaragua tThe Olive Ridley turtles come to the beach en masse, during so called arribadas in which thousands of turtles arrive at the same time to lay their eggs. This way, the hatchlings will swarm the beach in huge numbers and in doing so they increase their chance of survival.
Wildlife Reserve La Flor measures more than 3,000 hectares and is located 22 kilometers south of San Juan del Sur. It is one of the places in Nicaragua where you can observe the arribadas of Olive Ridley turtles.
15 locals recommend
playa la flor
La Flor beach is a sanctuary of nature. Nicaragua is blessed with several beaches where the Olive Ridley turtles come to lay there eggs. These sea turtles weigh about 45 kg and are spread throughout the world. There are nesting sites in Asia and Africa as well, but despite this dispersion the Olive Ridley population is threatened and in some places endangered with extinction. In Nicaragua tThe Olive Ridley turtles come to the beach en masse, during so called arribadas in which thousands of turtles arrive at the same time to lay their eggs. This way, the hatchlings will swarm the beach in huge numbers and in doing so they increase their chance of survival.
Wildlife Reserve La Flor measures more than 3,000 hectares and is located 22 kilometers south of San Juan del Sur. It is one of the places in Nicaragua where you can observe the arribadas of Olive Ridley turtles.
Lake Nicaragua
Playa Hermosa
Best beach with day use accommodations, shade, hammocks, etc.
Playa Maderas
Surfing beach, 2 restaurants
Playa El Coco
Playa Remanso San Juan Del Sur Nicaragua
Beginners surf beach
Playa Marsella
Chill beach for swimming, walking, couple restaurants
Playa El Yankee
Advanced surfing beach
Drinks & Nightlife
San Juan del Sur Cervecería
Avenida MercadoIguana Bar
The Beach House Nicaragua
Big Wave Dave's
The Loose Moose Canadian Bar
Entertainment & Activities
Canopy Tour San Juan del Sur, Da'Flying Frog, Zip Line.
Canopy zip-line
Hacienda Iguana
Playa Colorado, Beach Club bar and restaurant, vacation rentals
Horseback riding on beach, best quality and unique experience in area.
31 locals recommend
Rancho Chilamate Eco Guest Ranch & Horseback Adventures
Horseback riding on beach, best quality and unique experience in area.
Good Times Surf Shop
Surf lessons, transport, board rentals
Aventura Las Nubes - Canopy Tour / Zipline Park
Ometepe Island
Hostel Pachamama
Sunday Funday pool crawl
Naked Tiger Hostel
Sunday Funday pool crawl
NicaraguaYacht
Rent your own 59 foot yacht
Pepe's Rental
you can check with this local Nicaraguan business for 4wheel rentals.
Essentials
Palí
NIC-16Maxi Palí
Carretera PanamericanaBigger version of Pali, more variety
Miscelania Sánchez
Best place for all basic supplies, imported items
Shopping
Mercado Oriental station
Pista Pedro Joaquin ChamorroThe place to buy local art, souvenirs and take in the culture, great food too.
15 locals recommend
Cultural Center Old Craft Market
The place to buy local art, souvenirs and take in the culture, great food too.
Great locally made, stylish apparel. Has a cafe and also adding a bar in January 2018!
9 locals recommend
Auric Surf
Avenida VanderbuiltGreat locally made, stylish apparel. Has a cafe and also adding a bar in January 2018!