San Juan del Sur Municipality

A surf town on Nicaragua's Pacific coast, featuring crescent bays, beaches, and sea turtle nesting grounds.

San Juan del Sur is located on the Pacific coast of southwestern Nicaragua, near the Costa Rican border. The town hugs a horseshoe-shaped bay, and the Christ of the Mercy statue on the hilltop offers panoramic views, making it a popular resort town for travelers. To the north, Maderas and Majagual beaches are popular surf spots, while Remanso and Hermosa beaches to the south are wider and more laid-back. La Flor Wildlife Refuge is famous for sea turtles coming ashore to nest. The dry season from November to next April is the best time to visit, while the rainy season offers lush greenery and fewer tourists. The gateway is Managua Airport, from where you travel overland via Rivas, or you can cross the border from Costa Rica.

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