Getting here
Which airport to fly into, how long the drive takes, what transfers cost, and how the Peñas Blancas border works.
Plan your trip to San Juan del Sur
Getting here, entry rules, weather, beaches and day trips in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. Straight answers from a local team.
Entry and money
Visa and yellow fever rules for Nicaragua, and whether to bring U.S. dollars or córdobas to San Juan del Sur.
Best time to visit
Dry season, green season and turtle season month by month, with rain days and temperatures.
Things to do
Boat days, the best beaches for surfing and swimming, sea turtles at La Flor, and day trips to Ometepe and Granada.
- What are the top things to do in San Juan del Sur?
- Which beaches are best for surfing, swimming or relaxing?
- How do I book a sunset cruise or deep-sea fishing charter in San Juan del Sur?
- Where can I see sea turtles nesting near San Juan del Sur?
- Can I take a day trip to Ometepe Island or Granada from San Juan del Sur?
Getting around
Do you need a 4x4, how beach shuttles and taxis work, and what to expect from the Wi-Fi.
Stay and eat
Town, hills or beach: where to stay, where to eat seafood and local food, and what nightlife is like.
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