San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Popular among surfers, San Juan del Sur is a lovely beach town located on the Pacific coast of southern Nicaragua. Renowned for its clean white sandy beaches, San Juan is an inviting destination for tourists and expats alike. The town has plenty to offer and is close to many neighboring beaches of the department of Rivas, such as Playa Maderas, Playa Remanso, Playa Hermosa, Refugio Maritimo el Coco and La Flor. A welcoming and cosmopolitan town of around 18,000 – including a large community of foreign residents from the United States, Canada and Europe – San Juan del Sur is picturesquely nestled around a splendid crescent-shaped bay
Life is far from boring in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. In recent years an increasing number of bars and restaurants have been cropping up, enhancing the town’s nightlife and catering to the influx of visitors. Restaurants, bars and coffee shops serve up delicious, affordable meals and drinks, adding even more enjoyment to this jewel of Central America. While exploring the town, take in the many brightly colored houses and incredible harbor view. You will find many gift and souvenirs shops, as well a charming little market offering a selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, and numerous road side vendors.
San Juan del Sur’s broad waterfront – where Hotel Alcazar is located – is lined with seafood restaurants and beachside decks overlooking sailboats and fishing boats that dot the waters of the majestic crescent cove. There are several surf shops where you can rent boards and a few shuttles services to take you to other enchanting beaches in the area. You can also rent beach quads if you want to explore on your own. For those in search of physical activity, San Juan del Sur has plenty to offer: surfing, sport fishing, hiking, biking, sailing, yoga, ziplining, horse-back riding and even rappelling on one of the ocean-facing cliffs.
Far more than your typical resort town, San Juan del Sur provides a relaxed, friendly, and fun-filled atmosphere in a truly stunning natural setting. See you on the beach!