Coco Beach, Beach and tourist destination in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua.
Playa El Coco extends along the Pacific coast with dark sand shores surrounded by natural rock formations and regional vegetation.
The beach area developed from a traditional fishing settlement into a tourist location while maintaining its connection to local maritime activities.
Local fishermen continue their daily practices at Playa El Coco, bringing fresh catches directly to the beachfront restaurants and markets.
Visitors can reach the beach via a 20-minute drive on a dirt road from San Juan del Sur, with both private transportation and public buses available.
The single lodging establishment on the beach includes the only restaurant in the area, creating an isolated environment away from commercial development.
Location: San Juan del Sur
Address: Playa El Coco, Nicaragua
GPS coordinates: 11.15682,-85.80232
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:30
Nicaragua features active volcanoes, beaches stretching from the Pacific to the Caribbean, tropical islands, volcanic lakes, and colonial buildings. The country includes natural reserves with rainforests and mangroves, museums in historic homes, traditional fishing ports, and waterfalls accessible via marked trails. Colonial churches and cathedrals showcase religious architecture from the 17th and 18th centuries.
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