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• Murter Island

  Feb 17, 2008 - Croatia

  We were on a bus after nightfall, crossing a vacant bridge from Split, Croatia to Murter Island, when an invasively ......

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• When to Visit

  Nov 11, 2008 - San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

  For surfers, any time of year is a good time to visit San Juan del Sur. Most prefer the rainy ......

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• Getting Around San Juan del Sur

  Nov 07, 2008 - San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

  The actual town of San Juan del Sur is small, and most tourists have no trouble walking around from place ......

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• Getting To and Away

  Nov 07, 2008 - San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

  Rivas is the main transfer point from Granada, Managua, and other beach locations to San Juan del Sur. Buses run ......

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Destinations

• Rivas

  Aug 27, 2008 - Rivas, Nicaragua

  Most tourists headed south from Managua or Granada to the Costa Rican border make a pit-stop in Rivas. Most use ......

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• San Juan Del Sur

  Feb 16, 2005 - San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

  This small town has a beautiful, crescent shaped bay, lined with palm trees and sailboats and surrounded by mountains and ......

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Hotels

• Hotel Colonial

  Nov 07, 2008 - San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

  ($48.00 per person or $54.00 for two) If you want luxury feel at a reasonable price, head to Hotel Colonial. ......

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• Hotel Joxi

  Nov 07, 2008 - San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

  Hotel Joxi, located one and a half blocks west of the municipal market, is the place for travelers in need of ......

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• Casa Oro

  Nov 07, 2008 - San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

  Casa Oro, located 20 meters south of Hotel Colonial, is one of the most popular hostels in San Jaun del Sur ......

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Restaurants

• Smokey's Sports Bar

  Nov 07, 2008 - San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

  This popular bar has a large projector and four TVs. Featuring a pool table, a dartboard and draft beer; it ......

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• Las Flores 'Mache's Bar'

  Nov 07, 2008 - San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

  This bar is officially called Las Flores, but is referred to by everyone in San Juan del Sur knows it ......

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• Big Wave Dave's-2008

  Nov 07, 2008 - San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

  ($2.50-$7.50) Half a block from the beach, Big Wave Dave’s has a spacious, tropical interior with a wide, rectangular bar. ......

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Activities

• Surfing in San Juan del Sur

  Nov 13, 2008 - San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

  There are four main Surf Shops in San Juan del Sur, all of which are located within a four-block radius ......

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• Diving in San Juan del Sur

  Nov 07, 2008 - San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

  The surrounding beaches in the municipality of San Juan del Sur offer greet coral reefs and a variety of interesting ......

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• Canopy Tour

  Nov 07, 2008 - San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

  For more adventurous types eager to explore the nature and wildlife of San Juan del Sur, a canopy tour is ......

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Tours

• Pelican Eyes Hotel and Resort

  Nov 13, 2008 - San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

  This hotel and resort has many features that are open to the public. They offer several types of tours, such ......

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• Action Tours

  Nov 13, 2008 - San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

  For those coming to San Juan to surf, Action Tours offers boat tours. The local experts will guide you to ......

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• Berman Gomez (Independent Tour Guide)

  Nov 13, 2008 - San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

  Born in Ometepe, Berman Gomez has a strong knowledge of San Juan del Sur and the surrounding area. He speaks ......

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Schools

• Latin American Spanish School

  Nov 11, 2008 - San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

  This Spanish school is extremely organized, with several course levels, volunteer opportunities and a wide variety of cultural activities and ......

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• Spanish Ya-2008

  Nov 11, 2008 - San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

  Spanish Ya offers year-round programs in a San Juan Del Sur schoolhouse. The program features experienced native teachers and wireless Internet ......

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• Spanish School House Rosa Silva

  Nov 11, 2008 - San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

  Just west of the Municipal Market is the small, yellow schoolhouse that house Rosa Silva’s Spanish School. All lessons are ......

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Services

• Safety

  Nov 11, 2008 - San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

  San Juan del Sur is a small town with a tight-knit community. Because of this, it is much safer than ......

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• Shopping in San Juan del Sur

  Nov 11, 2008 - San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

  San Juan del Sur is an excellent place to get souvenir or clothes shopping done, as there are several stores, ......

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Jobs

• Volunteering Opportunities

  Nov 11, 2008 - San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

  Depending on your interests and area of expertise, there are various volunteering opportunities in San Juan del Sur. The wildlife ......

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