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Things to see in San Juan del Sur (Nicaragua): 21 places and when to go
San Juan del Sur is a town in Nicaragua, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly Nature (11), Beaches (7), Mountains (4). The best known are Christ of the Mercy, Bahía San Juan del Sur and Cerros La Cuesta. The best time to come is November to March; also possible: April to May and July to August. In June there are 12 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 21. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Nicaragua · 11.25, -85.86
- Places
- 21 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (11) · Beaches (7) · Mountains (4) · History (1) · Architecture (1) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- November to March.
- Also possible
- April to May and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- MGA Managua, 105 km as the crow flies
What to see in San Juan del Sur
The places in and around San Juan del Sur, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Christ of the MercyStatue in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua2.7 km
- Bahía San Juan del SurBay in Nicaragua4.1 km
- Cerros La CuestaMountain in Nicaragua4.4 km
- La Boca del SapoáBay in Lake Nicaragua27 km
- Playa El CocoBeach on Pacific in Nicaragua, Rivas, San Juan del Sur12 km
- Playa El YankeeBeach in Nicaragua9.1 km
- Playa MajagualBeach in Nicaragua8.3 km
- San JFaro San Juan del Suruan del Sur LighthouseLighthouse in Nicaragua2.4 km
- Bahía El ÁnimaCove in Nicaragua17 km
- Bahía MarsellaCove in Nicaragua6.4 km
- Bahía OstionalCove in Nicaragua19 km
- CaminoHiking21 km
- Cerro Carrera BuenaHill in Rivas Department, Nicaragua18 km
- Cerro La ZopiloteraHill in Rivas Department, Nicaragua21 km
- Cerro Los Saltos GuaposHill in Rivas Department, Nicaragua20 km
- Ensenada La MoseaCove in Nicaragua2.0 km
- Finca Las NubesProtected area3.3 km
- Playa MaderasBeach on Pacific in Nicaragua, Rivas, San Juan del Sur7.2 km
- Playa MarsellaBeach in Rivas Department, Nicaragua6.2 km
- Playa NacascoloCove in Nicaragua3.7 km
- Playa San Juan del SurBeach in San Juan del Sur Municipality, Rivas Department, Nicaragua2.0 km
When to go to San Juan del Sur
The best time to visit San Juan del Sur is November to March; also possible: April to May and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:24
- FebBest time11:38
- MarBest time11:56
- AprPossible12:15
- MayPossible12:31
- JunBetter not12:39
- JulPossible12:36
- AugPossible12:22
- SepBetter not12:04
- OctBetter not11:45
- NovBest time11:28
- DecBest time11:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 21. In January, 21 of the 21 places are at their best.
When to go to Nicaragua in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to San Juan del Sur
The nearest main airport is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA, Managua), 105 km as the crow flies. How to get around Nicaragua (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Rivas, Nicaragua15 places22 km
- Tola11 places33 km
- Jinotepe, Carazo27 places76 km
- Granada, Nicaragua32 places77 km
- Masaya10 places84 km
- Juigalpa, Chontales19 places109 km
And all of Nicaragua, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in San Juan del Sur?
The best known: Christ of the Mercy, Bahía San Juan del Sur, Cerros La Cuesta, La Boca del Sapoá, Playa El Coco. In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit San Juan del Sur?
November to March; also possible: April to May and July to August. In June there are 12 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 21.
How do you get to San Juan del Sur?
The nearest main airport is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), 105 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with San Juan del Sur as the destination and these 21 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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