Playa San Juan del Sur, Pacific beach in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua.
The sandy shoreline extends along a curved bay, framed by green hills and dotted with fishing boats at the water's edge.
This former fishing port transformed into a tourist area after 1940 when it served as an entry point for travelers heading to California.
Local fishermen maintain traditional practices by launching their boats at dawn, bringing fresh seafood to the beachfront restaurants each morning.
Visitors can rent surfboards, take lessons, or join boat tours from numerous operators located along the main beach strip.
The beach sits beneath a 25-meter-tall statue of Christ, which stands on the northern cliff overlooking the entire bay.
Location: San Juan del Sur
Address: Playa San Juan del Sur, San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua San Juan del Sur San Juan del Sur
GPS coordinates: 11.25604,-85.87690
Latest update: March 23, 2025 21:16
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.
Concepción
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38.8 km
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