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Beaches to visit
The beaches in and around San Juan del Sur are spectacular and well worth visiting.
Leave your wetsuit at you home! Off shore breezes and warm waves is Nicaragua’s best natural resource if you ask the locals. Head to Playa Hermosa for surf lessons or a relaxing day at the beach. If you are lucky, you might even get to witness baby turtles released into the wild from the local hatchery on site. Catch a shuttle to Playa Hermosa directly from Villas de Palermo any day of the week by giving the front desk 24 hour notice. The daily beach shuttles depart from the hotel at 10am and return around 5pm. Hermosa beach has a bar and grill, showers, restroom facilities and hammocks so be sure to bring cash if you want to eat meals at the beach. Surf lessons and surfboard rentals can be made directly at the beach and paid for in cash directly to the surf instructor.
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Playa Hermosa
Leave your wetsuit at you home! Off shore breezes and warm waves is Nicaragua’s best natural resource if you ask the locals. Head to Playa Hermosa for surf lessons or a relaxing day at the beach. If you are lucky, you might even get to witness baby turtles released into the wild from the local hatchery on site. Catch a shuttle to Playa Hermosa directly from Villas de Palermo any day of the week by giving the front desk 24 hour notice. The daily beach shuttles depart from the hotel at 10am and return around 5pm. Hermosa beach has a bar and grill, showers, restroom facilities and hammocks so be sure to bring cash if you want to eat meals at the beach. Surf lessons and surfboard rentals can be made directly at the beach and paid for in cash directly to the surf instructor.
You just can’t go to San Juan Del Sur without at least trying to surf. Playa El Remanso is known for being the perfect beach for surfing, as it has a few incredible waves.
During the day you can see the amazing landscape and also you can see about 15 miles away the beautiful mountains of the neighboring country of Costa Rica.
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El Remanso
You just can’t go to San Juan Del Sur without at least trying to surf. Playa El Remanso is known for being the perfect beach for surfing, as it has a few incredible waves.
During the day you can see the amazing landscape and also you can see about 15 miles away the beautiful mountains of the neighboring country of Costa Rica.
Catch the season right between August and September and you will see millions of turtles arrive to lay their eggs. Months later the baby turtles emerge from the sand to make their way to the ocean. A wonder of nature.
Playa la Flor is also a great place to go for a hike.
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playa la flor
Catch the season right between August and September and you will see millions of turtles arrive to lay their eggs. Months later the baby turtles emerge from the sand to make their way to the ocean. A wonder of nature.
Playa la Flor is also a great place to go for a hike.
Playa el Coco is located 18 kilometers south of the city of San Juan del Sur. If you want to get away from the bustle of the city and spend a relaxing holiday with families or friends, this is the ideal beach.
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Playa El Coco
Playa el Coco is located 18 kilometers south of the city of San Juan del Sur. If you want to get away from the bustle of the city and spend a relaxing holiday with families or friends, this is the ideal beach.
Playa Maderas is another popular surfing spot where you'd be glad you took the time to check out their surf or amazing sunsets.
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Playa Maderas
Playa Maderas is another popular surfing spot where you'd be glad you took the time to check out their surf or amazing sunsets.
Playa Marsella
Sightseeing
Get out and about in San Juan del Sur to experience the beauty that makes it such a special and unspoilt place.
A very popular hike people take here is up to the Jesus statue that towers over the San Juan del Sur bay. To access the steep road leading up to the statue you can either walk the beach and take the set of stairs at the far end or you can go through the neighborhood below, following the signs that read “Jesus de la
Divina Misericordia”. If you do decide to go through the neighborhood, and you have a 4×4 vehicle, you do have the option of driving most of the way up the hill. There’s a flat dirt area where you can park and then just walk the arduous steps that lead to the top. There is a $C50 (less than $2 at this time) cost to go to the top, but the views are more than worth it!
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Crist de la Misericòrdia
A very popular hike people take here is up to the Jesus statue that towers over the San Juan del Sur bay. To access the steep road leading up to the statue you can either walk the beach and take the set of stairs at the far end or you can go through the neighborhood below, following the signs that read “Jesus de la
Divina Misericordia”. If you do decide to go through the neighborhood, and you have a 4×4 vehicle, you do have the option of driving most of the way up the hill. There’s a flat dirt area where you can park and then just walk the arduous steps that lead to the top. There is a $C50 (less than $2 at this time) cost to go to the top, but the views are more than worth it!
Casa Oro organizes day excursions, so check in with them too!
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Casa Oro Eco Hostel
Casa Oro organizes day excursions, so check in with them too!
Food scene
A classic go to spot for seafood in SJDS, it has been a tradition for decades!
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Restaurante El Timón
A classic go to spot for seafood in SJDS, it has been a tradition for decades!
A great place for dinner, no children allowed since there are steep steps and fall hazards.
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Arte-Sano Hotel Cafe
A great place for dinner, no children allowed since there are steep steps and fall hazards.
Ikal
Simon Says
Avenue VanderbiltGreat smoothies, breakfast and lunch. Cash only.
Pizzeria LA VECCHIA SIGNORA
Avenida VanderbuiltMake sure you stop by by Pizza Fridays! Otherwise open mornings and for lunch.
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Machete Market Café
Hacia Marsella y MaderasMake sure you stop by by Pizza Fridays! Otherwise open mornings and for lunch.
Ding Repair Cafe
La Tostadería Coffee Hub
Avenida MercadoGrocery
Palí
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