Centro Travel Guide

San Juan del Sur

High point panoramic view from Christ of the Mercy statue standing on a cliff above the bay of San Juan del Sur in Nicaragua.
High point panoramic view from Christ of the Mercy statue standing on a cliff above the bay of San Juan del Sur in Nicaragua.
The bay of San Juan del Sur at Sunset (with no cruise ships floating by - score!)

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Up until 2 days ago this church was yellow!  Previous to that it was blue. How fun that they change the colors so frequently!
San Juan del Sur featuring a bay or harbour, a pool and swimming

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Centro

La Santa Maria Resort

La Santa Maria Resort

4 out of 5
Calle Barlovento San Juan del Sur Rivas
Stay at this condo in San Juan del Sur. Enjoy free parking, a health club and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Petroglyph and San Juan del ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (68 reviews)
Nice place

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

La Santa Maria Resort
Pelican Eyes Hotel and Resort

Pelican Eyes Hotel and Resort

2 out of 5
Calle Sotavento San Juan del Sur Rivas
The price is Rp2.721.600 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
Rp2.721.600
Rp3.129.840 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Juan del Sur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Petroglyph and San Juan del Sur Port are located ...
Pelican Eyes Hotel and Resort
El Caite San Juan del Sur

El Caite San Juan del Sur

3 out of 5
Avenida Mercado San Juan del Sur
Stay at this beach hotel in San Juan del Sur. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Popular attractions Petroglyph and San Juan del Sur Port are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (156 reviews)
Upon check in we did not get any info if there is wifi, they didn’t tell us that the hotel lobby doors are locked past a certain hour. So we might have not been able to get into our room. Rooms were small and very out of date. Not clean.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

El Caite San Juan del Sur
Nuestra Casa

Nuestra Casa

2.5 out of 5
From Moetti Intersect 1 Block N and 1E San Juan del Sur Rivas
The price is Rp1.043.280 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
Rp1.043.280
Rp1.199.856 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in San Juan del Sur. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Petroglyph and San Juan ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (59 reviews)
Love the area, and the viewing platform (that I didn't know was there initially) offer some of the best viewing in town

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Nuestra Casa
Casa Oro Eco Hostel

Casa Oro Eco Hostel

2 out of 5
Vanderbuilt ave, San Juan del Sur San Juan del Sur Rivas
The price is Rp1.209.600 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
Rp1.209.600
Rp1.391.040 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in San Juan del Sur. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions San Juan del Sur Port and Petroglyph are located ...
Casa Oro Eco Hostel
Rositas Hotel

Rositas Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Avenida Mercado San Juan del Sur Departamento de Rivas
Stay at this beach hotel in San Juan del Sur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Petroglyph and San Juan del Sur Port ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (21 reviews)
Great spot near the beach. Basic accommodations and friendly staff.

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Rositas Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Centro

360 panorama of San juan del sur

Las Pampas

While Las Pampas isn't home to many top sights, San Juan del Sur Beach and San Juan del Sur Port are some notable places to visit nearby.

Las Pampas
Pelican Eyes Resort in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua.  Amazing infinity pool with a bar.  The perfect place to watch a sunset in SJDS.  #sunsets #surfsudsandsights #travel #Nicaragua

Frente Sur

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Frente Sur and surrounding area, you can visit San Juan del Sur Beach and San Juan del Sur Port.

Frente Sur
San Juan Del Sur cruise port in Nicaragua

Paradise Bay

When in Paradise Bay, you can plan a visit to San Juan del Sur Port and San Juan del Sur Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Paradise Bay
Panoramic view of the bay of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. Beautiful view of San Juan del Sur beach in sunny day

La Talanguera

Though La Talanguera may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like San Juan del Sur Beach and Nacascolo Beach.

La Talanguera
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Colinas de Mar

While there might not be top attractions in Colinas de Mar, you can explore the larger area and discover places like San Juan del Sur Beach and Nacascolo Beach.

Colinas de Mar
360 vr view of laguna in pacific ocean

Pacific Marlin

While Pacific Marlin may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Nacascolo Beach and San Juan del Sur Beach.

Pacific Marlin


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