The sun sets on Playa Maderas, a short taxi ride from San Juan del Sur.
San Juan del Sur is one part fishing village and one part surf town – completely different from any other place we visited in Nicaragua. We had only planned on spending one day exploring the area’s beaches but our schedule stretched to two days and then to three.
San Juan del Sur’s tourist facilities are extremely limited compared to Central America’s more touristy destinations. About the only thing the area has an abundance of is restaurants, many overlooking the beach with spectacular sunset views. And if you’re after great coffee (very hard to find in Nicaragua) and one of the best bagels you will ever taste, stop by El Gato Negro.
The beaches are the true highlight of any visit to San Juan del Sur. Playa Maderas is a short and inexpensive taxi ride from town. Make sure you make arrangements for your driver to pick you up at the end of the day as there are no tourist facilities at Maderas.
The area’s other beaches, and some of the best surfing in the region, are quite a bit harder to get to – most are only accessible via 4×4 boat. You can book a day trip, including gear and transportation, at any of the surf shops in town.
Tags: Beach, Flower, Nicaragua, Playa Maderas, San Jual del Sur, Sunset, Surf
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