Location: San Juan del Sur
Top Things to do in San Juan del Sur
Top 10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in San Juan del Sur, Rivas Department
This beautiful fishing village is a Nicaraguan gem, a magnet for surfers and sunbathers. At night, the beach still pulses with activity, thanks to a few popular beachfront bars and nightclubs. Surf clubs abound—catch a wave with an expert instructor if you’re a hang-ten rookie, trying to hang with the surfer big boys.
Restaurants in San Juan del Sur
1. Rancho Chilamate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 397 reviews
Rancho Chilamate offers guided horseback rides for adventurous travelers looking to get up close and personal with Nicaragua. The ride leaves from the ranch through the local community, into open fields and over hilltops for spectacular views, crossing the river several times for excellent wildlife viewing (almost guaranteed to see monkeys) and then to the secluded beach for a refreshment break and more riding adrenalin.This solar-powered private ranch caters to smaller, more intimate groups to ensure only the best of service. Let's Ride!
Reviewed By 175jeannyj
Went on a trail ride down to the beach and back to the ranch. What an amazing time we had. First time riding horses for all of us including our little ones. The staff and Blue made us all feel right at home and felt really safe at all times. The views were so beautiful! Loved everything about our time there from dressing up as cowboys and cowgirls, to seeing monkeys on our trail ride, to our conversations with the staff! And the professional photos that were taken came out so good. Highly recommend! Our guides were so patient with our little ones and very helpful! A must do if you’re ever down in San Juan de Sur! Thankful for the memories we get to keep for our whole family!
2. Macua Tours & Travel
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 136 reviews
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3. Transporte Gaby Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 111 reviews
Based out of San Juan del Sur, Transporte Gaby is a family-owned and operated transportation service company focused on helping locals and tourists make the most of their time in Nicaragua. With us, you won’t miss a thing!
Reviewed By 904gastonp
Used Gaby transport from Liberia airport to San Juan Del Sur, all went well, used again from SJDS to Managua to catch flight to Corn Island, also from Managua to Leon, Leon to SJDS and SJDS back to Liberia. Ricardo answers his phone when needed, and addresses concerns if any, not quite as quick on emails, did not get my emails at first so not sure what is happening with his website/emails. The prices are competitive, service impeccable, we will use his services again. Only a bit more expensive than renting a car, well worth it.
4. Nicaragua Yacht
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Visit the most beautiful beaches in Nicaragua, a World Natural Heritage Site; Enjoy delicious lunch or the catch of the day onboard; Swim, snorkel or dive and discover a very generous sea live with our experimented crew; Sunbath on the sundecks with the panoramic view; Try to catch a fish with our professional fishing rods; Enjoy a pina colada in the shades of the back terrace; Admire the sunset.
5. Parque de Aventura Las Nubes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 177 reviews
Parque de Aventura Las Nubes offers from the comfort of its 2 Elevated Decks from the highest peak in the area, the best views to the Pacific Beaches and to the Volcanoes of Lake Nicaragua to the East. Located in the middle of a Tropical Forest and a Nature Reserve, It has the best Canopy Tour in Central America, Tarzan Swing, Rappeling from a Tree, Walking Trails, Iguana Reproduction Center Tour, Off-Road Vehicle Ride through a Tropical Forest, Children's Outdoor Playground, and much more... Enjoy the best sites for bird watching.
6. Two Guys Adventures - Day Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 54 reviews
Two Guys brings great food and great adventure together. Break free from the dreaded tour experience and take a once in a lifetime adventure! We offer a variety of trips aboard our one of a kind 3Bed 2Bath, 50 foot "Pirate Ship." Whether it's a family getaway, corporate party, or just an adventure on the Emerald Coast with friends, we've got something for you!
7. Salt
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Come enjoy an amazing sailing experience with us on the Pacific Ocean exploring the beautiful Nicaraguan coastline! Relax and unwind on our luxurious 47’ catamaran with an abundance of chilling space, amazing food/drinks, and carefully curated soundtrack! - Regular scheduled day trips to a private secluded beach (can host up to 40 guests comfortably). 1pm - sunset, includes bottomless bar and great spread of tasty apps, $80/person - Private day charters and customized to anything that you can dream up (can host up to 40 guests comfortably) - Private multi-day/week (overnight) charters exploring the beautiful Nicaraguan coastline. Our trip planners (including top surf guides) will work with you to plan your perfect sailing trip filled with all your favourite activities (4 queen sized cabins each with their own en suite head)
8. Playa Hermosa Surf Camp
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Come enjoy the beach where Survivor Nicaragua was filmed in 2010. We have 3km of virgin white sand beaches. Great surfing, swimming, tide pooling, and we have horses ready to run you up and down the sand. Shuttles from town (SJDS) are available, and we have a beach bar/restaurant and hotel if you want to spend some quality time relaxing on the beach...
9. Mirador del Cristo de la Misericordia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 565 reviews
Reviewed By cteyedoc - Branford, United States
What a GREAT view of SJDS and it only cost $2. Jesus was also pretty COOL ???? Lots of steps and very steep if your hiking. We took Gaby transport which was a good deal and only had to walk up from the parking lot.
10. La Flor Beach Natural Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By mirko_0123
We went on the Turtle Tour with Irvin Chévez who has a lot of knowledge of the area and knows all about the turtles. The Tour starts in San Juan del Sur and it takes 50 min. by car to go to La Flor. We released some baby turtles and were lucky enough to see some big ones coming to lay their eggs. Irvin cares a lot about the turtles and knows when it is necessary to switch of the torches, so the turtles are not disturbed. Also the pick up was on time. +505 8452 5141 contact him via this number
