Hotels in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

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San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
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Cheapest month:October
Most expensive month:December
Average price in San Juan del Sur:$128/night
Cheapest price found:$22/night
Cheapest day:Thursday
Most expensive day:Saturday
$67 - $351
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$62 - $125
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

About San Juan del Sur

Famed for its surf breaks, San Juan del Sur sits on a crescent-shaped bay on Nicaragua’s Pacific coast. Once a resting place for gold prospectors en route to California, this small fishing community has transformed into a popular holiday town and adventure tourism hub.

Things to do in San Juan del Sur

Rising atop a cliff overlooking San Juan del Sur Bay is the Mirador del Cristo de la Misericordia, which is home to one of the tallest statues of Christ in the world. A walking trail leads from San Juan del Sur up to the 134-metre-high statue, which enjoys spectacular views across the Pacific Ocean.

Many visitors come to San Juan del Sur specifically for the surf, with legendary breaks at Playa Maderas and Playa Hermosa. If you’re just starting out, you can book a lesson with one of the local surf schools and practise your skills in the smaller swells. Olive ridley turtles come to lay their eggs at Playa La Flor, which is a short drive south.

Inland from San Juan del Sur is Finca Las Nubes, where you can fly through the treetops on a ziplining tour. Alternatively, rappel down a 20-metre-high tree or swing through the air like Tarzan while coming face-to-face with spider monkeys. Finca Las Nubes is traversed by hiking trails that are popular with birdwatchers and provides the setting for thrilling ATV tours.

Getting around San Juan del Sur

San Juan del Sur is just under two hours' drive from Granada and 2.5 hours from Managua and Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport, which has flights to destinations across Central America. There are daily buses from Managua to Rivas, from where local buses connect to San Juan del Sur. The town is small enough to explore on foot.

Facts about staying in San Juan del Sur

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  • What are the best hotels in San Juan del Sur?

    San Juan del Sur is home to many highly-rated hotels, one of which is El Jardin, which has a current rating of 8.6. For other potential stays, consider Hc Liri Hotel and Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort, which can also be great places to stay in San Juan del Sur.

  • How much do hotels in San Juan del Sur cost?

    The average prices of hotels in San Juan del Sur have been around $282 per night over the last 3 days.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in San Juan del Sur?

    HotelsCombined users have found cheap hotels in San Juan del Sur starting from $22 per night in the last 3 days. The popularity of your requested dates can significantly affect prices. For the upcoming weekend of 29 Mar to 31 Mar, San Juan del Sur hotel prices start from $87/night.

  • How much is a hotel in San Juan del Sur tonight?

    San Juan del Sur hotels start at $22 for tonight; however, the average price of accommodation is about $183. These prices were found on HotelsCombined within the last 72 hours.

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