Río San Juan Department, Southeastern department in Nicaragua.
The department spans 7,473 square kilometers, encompassing tropical rainforests, the San Juan River, and the Solentiname Islands in southeastern Nicaragua.
The territory separated from Chontales and Zelaya departments in 1957, establishing a new administrative region with San Carlos as its capital.
The department contains six municipalities where residents maintain traditions influenced by indigenous practices and Spanish colonial heritage.
San Carlos, the administrative center, connects travelers to transportation routes across the department and serves as a gateway to the Solentiname archipelago.
The department includes Trinidad, marking the southernmost point of Nicaragua, and borders Costa Rica along the San Juan River.
Location: Nicaragua
Capital city: San Carlos
Shares border with: South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region, Limón Province
GPS coordinates: 11.13250,-84.77169
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:58
Arenal Volcano
75 km
Rincón de la Vieja Volcano
70.2 km
Lake Arenal
69 km
Arenal Volcano National Park
74.9 km
Tenorio Volcano National Park
55.6 km
Solentiname Archipelago National Monument
29.5 km
La laguna fortificada de aooot raiti bocay
42.9 km
Maderas
88 km
Volcán Tenorio
58 km
Orosí Volcano
78.2 km
Chato Volcan
77.3 km
Rincón de la Vieja National Park
69.1 km
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
28.5 km
La Fortuna Waterfall
77.7 km
Guanacaste National Park
69.1 km
Arenal Hanging Bridges
75.3 km
Tabacón Hot Springs
71.9 km
Selvatura Park
87.9 km
Refugio de Vida Silvestre Los Guatuzos
21.5 km
Miravalles National Park
59.3 km
Río Orosí
66.6 km
Reserva de la biosfera de Río San Juan
75.1 km
Agua y Paz Biosphere Reserve
42.6 km
Butterfly Conservatory
78.9 km
Llanos de Cortés Waterfall
88.9 km
Indio Maíz Biological Reserve
73.3 km
Cascada de San Ramón
88.3 km
Rio Celeste
57.3 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes