San Juan del Sur
Nicaragua
Nicaragua / San Juan del Sur
Brightly painted clapboard houses, tiny art galleries,surfer-dude taco bars, and wacky street art
At first glance, San Juan del Sur feels like just another sleepy hippie surf town, but scratch the surface, and its true zing and color emerge. Think brightly painted clapboard houses, hole-in-the-wall art galleries, quirky bookstore cafes, live music, surfer-dude taco bars, and wacky street art. And just a short stroll down from the bustle of the town, you’ll find yourself surrounded by postcard-perfect white-sand beaches, sleepy coves flanked by lush jungle, and shaggily thatched eat-shacks aplenty.
Our eco-forward stays include a well-known splurge-worthy eco-lodge, a collection of treetop hideaways, and a boho-chic eco-resort overlooking Playa Maderas.
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Stays in San Juan del Sur
the highlights.
Join a women-only surf class at Chica Brava, Nicaragua’s first and best women’s surf retreat.
Stroll the colorful streets of San Juan del Sur, popping into the many galleries, shops, and cafes.
Gallop on horseback down San Juan del Sur’s long expansive beaches. Rancho Chilamate offers several horseback riding packages.
Delight in gorgeous sunsets. Need we say more?
Check out Playa Hermosa or Playa Maderas for surfing and enjoyable beach walks. It’s easy to find surf lessons for those new to the scene.
Join a yoga class in one of the area’s many beachfront yoga studios.
Charter a catamaran and spend the day sailing from one beautiful cove to another — plenty of lovely pitstops at secluded coves!
Zip through tropical forests on a Flying Frog Canopy Tour (as of 08/2022, temporarily closed).
Join the night guards looking out for sea turtles that have come to the beach or baby turtles hatching (if staying at Morgan’s Rock).