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San Juan Del Sur Things to See and Do
While many come to San Juan del Sur to take advantage of the great surfing wave breaks and beautiful beaches, there are other activities to choose from as well. You can hike up one of the surrounding mountains to catch the view of the crescent beach from above, and watch one of the breathtaking sunsets. Depending on the time of year, you may also be able to visit to the Turtle Sanctuary to see the turtles lay eggs and or watch babies hatch. Other activities include biking around town, taking
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While many come to San Juan del Sur to take advantage of the great surfing wave breaks and beautiful beaches, there are other activities to choose from as well. You can hike up one of the surrounding mountains to catch the view of the crescent beach from above, and watch one of the breathtaking sunsets. Depending on the time of year, you may also be able to visit to the Turtle Sanctuary to see the turtles lay eggs and or watch babies hatch. Other activities include biking around town, taking the canopy tour, going fishing, swimming, sailing or diving.
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By Dyani Makous
Dyani Makous has a B.F.A. in writing and a minor in Photography from Emerson College. She is currently living in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, working...
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Turtle Watching
From the months of July to January or February, it is possible to see thousands of turtles laying and hatching eggs along local beaches and at the Turtle Nesting Sanctuary. If you walk around, you will see signs posted advertising “Turtle Watching.” Most hotels and...
From the months of July to January or February, it is possible to see thousands of turtles laying and hatching eggs along local beaches and at the Turtle Nesting Sanctuary. If you walk around, you will see signs posted advertising “Turtle Watching.” Most hotels and...
Other Activity
San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
Refugio de Vida Silvestre La Flor
El Refugio de Vida Silvestre, located 21 kilometers south of San Juan del Sur, is one of few in the world where you can witness massive congregations of endangered Olive Ridley turtles (called tortuga golfina in Spanish). Starting each July, female turtle begin arriving at the local beaches in the...
El Refugio de Vida Silvestre, located 21 kilometers south of San Juan del Sur, is one of few in the world where you can witness massive congregations of endangered Olive Ridley turtles (called tortuga golfina in Spanish). Starting each July, female turtle begin arriving at the local beaches in the...
Beach
San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
El Ostional
If you’re in the mood for a tranquil experience away from all the tourists, take a trip to El Ostional. Staying at this quiet and indigenous fishing village is like taking a peek into the San Juan del Sur’s undiscovered era. For surfers, the break here is fairly inconsistent, but the swell is...
If you’re in the mood for a tranquil experience away from all the tourists, take a trip to El Ostional. Staying at this quiet and indigenous fishing village is like taking a peek into the San Juan del Sur’s undiscovered era. For surfers, the break here is fairly inconsistent, but the swell is...
Beach
San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
Hiking in San Juan del Sur
The main hiking option in San Juan del Sur is the trail on La Questa Hill. Either rent a car, or take a taxi to the northeast side of town, past the Texaco and about 6 km up the road, until it ends. From there, the hiking trail begins. It takes about three and a half hours total. Some people choose...
The main hiking option in San Juan del Sur is the trail on La Questa Hill. Either rent a car, or take a taxi to the northeast side of town, past the Texaco and about 6 km up the road, until it ends. From there, the hiking trail begins. It takes about three and a half hours total. Some people choose...
Hiking
San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
Diving in San Juan del Sur
The surrounding beaches in the municipality of San Juan del Sur offer greet coral reefs and a variety of interesting and colorful tropical fish. From July to February, Olive Ridley turtles can be seen, and even dolphins, primarily during dry season. The best time for diving in San Juan del Sur, is...
The surrounding beaches in the municipality of San Juan del Sur offer greet coral reefs and a variety of interesting and colorful tropical fish. From July to February, Olive Ridley turtles can be seen, and even dolphins, primarily during dry season. The best time for diving in San Juan del Sur, is...
Diving
San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
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