San Juan del Sur Vacations, San Juan del Sur Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

San Juan del Sur Vacation Guide

San Juan del Sur is a coastal town in south western Nicaragua, approximately 25 mintues from the Costa Rican border. It is located in the Rivas department. The next largest town is Rivas, which is the capital of the departamento. San Juan is small. While fairly easy to navigate, with fairly reliable roads, when a road washes out it can be out for months. It is a sleepy coastal town with a laid back, slow paced vibe.

The town surrounds the harbour. This harbour is a picturesque, nearly perfect crescent and the waters are fairly calm. Seafood and fishing are a way of life for many of the people in this area. The Cara del Indio, a unique formation on a cliff face, is visible from certain locations along the shore line.

San Juan del Sur has seen steady growth over the last decade. This town is popular with tourists and is more 'touristy' than other places in Nicaragua.

San Juan del Sur...what an awsome place! It is a bit rustic looking in the town area but the beach is wonderful, people are very nice of course you have to look out for the "user" people. Take time to find a place to stay. We stayed at place recomended by Lonely plant which was not good but many places are so cute. I would go back to this place again.