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| San Juan del Sur | ||
| department | Rivas | |
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| Residents | 17.104 (2005) | |
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| height | 9 m | |
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San Juan del Sur is a city in Nicaragua.
background
San Juan del Sur is located in the southwest of Nicaragua and is particularly popular with surfers.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is in Managua
By bus
Of Managua or Granada from one drives first to Rivas and change there to a bus to San Juan del Sur.
In the street
By boat
Some cruises stop in San Juan del Sur. in addition, it is possible from Altagracia (on Ometepe) or San Carlos by boat Granada to drive and from there by bus over Rivas
mobility
The town is relatively small and very few hotels are more than a block or two from the beach. Some beaches outside the city can only be reached by boat or taxi. Fixed prices for taxis apply within the city;
Tourist Attractions
Just outside the city is a statue of Jesus on a hill, which offers a good overview.
activities
- swim
- Surfing San Juan del Sur is considered to be the Nicaragua's surfer's paradise. International surf events take place off the beaches of the area from time to time
shop
In San Juan del Sur there is a good selection of shops for daily needs for such a small town. Almost every hotel and many small shops geared towards western tourists sell souvenir T-shirts, most of which refer to surfing.
kitchen
nightlife
During semana santa (Easter week) everything is packed and you can find a party everywhere (especially near the beach)
accommodation
Learn
There are also some Spanish language schools in San Juan del Sur
Work
security
The place is developed for tourism and is accordingly safe
