What we tell travelers before they come: the border, the ferry, the seasons and the places we drive to every week. Written by the team, with sources.
San Juan del Sur
Ometepe Island
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Liberia to San Juan del Sur: shuttle from US$50, van from US$68, Daytrip from US$32 per person, Monkeys from US$45 per person. Seen November 3, 2026.
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Nicaragua itinerary, 5 days from Costa Rica: Liberia to Peñas Blancas, San Juan del Sur, Ometepe, Granada, Masaya, León or Tola, border fees and prices.
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San Juan del Sur beaches from 7 to 19 km out: Remanso, Maderas, Marsella, Hermosa, Majagual, Yankee and El Coco, sorted for surfers, families and swimmers.
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Jesus statue San Juan del Sur guide: a 24 m Cristo dedicated in 2009, how to walk or drive up, the US$0 to US$3 fee reported in 2026 and the best hour.
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Managua airport to San Juan del Sur is about 132 km and 2 h 20 min by car. Shuttle from US$34.50, private car from US$116, bus about US$3. November 2026.
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Nicaragua honeymoon routes of 7 and 10 days: San Juan del Sur, Ometepe, Granada and Little Corn, with prices for two and Big Corn flight times.
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Nicaragua with kids: activities by age from Rivas and San Juan del Sur from US$35 per person, the Costa Rica exit permit for minors and official advice.
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San Juan del Sur is a tender port. As of November 2026 the next listed call is August 17, 2027, 10:00 to 18:00. What fits ashore and how to return on time.
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San Juan del Sur fishing charter guide: sailfish peak February to April, blue marlin May to October, catch and release rules and charter prices compared.
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Tipping in Nicaragua is voluntary under Law 842, but 10% is the custom at restaurants. Amounts for guides, drivers and hotels, in dollars and córdobas.
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San Juan del Sur at Christmas and New Year: holidays December 8, 25 and January 1, Ometepe ferry unchanged, Masaya hours, border lines, what to book.
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Holy Week 2027 in San Juan del Sur: Palm Sunday March 21, holidays March 25 and 26, Rivas had 1,251,750 visitors in 2026 per INTUR, when to book.
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