Food scene
Wonderful coffee and breakfast, just step from Casa Marina.
12 locals recommend
La Tostadería Coffee Hub
Avenida MercadoWonderful coffee and breakfast, just step from Casa Marina.
Ding Repair Cafe
200m al esteFabulous cafe about a 5 minute walk east of Casa Marina.
The Art Warehouse
Avenida del ParqueAnother great coffee shop, very close.
Tuani's
Bar restaurant with good food and live music.
Make a stop here on your way in or out of town, on the way to Rivas. Excellent goodies and coffee, plus breakfast.
Peace & Cake
Make a stop here on your way in or out of town, on the way to Rivas. Excellent goodies and coffee, plus breakfast.
La fuente de chocolate
25 metros al oesteCute little chocolate cafe. Must try!
DOCKSIDE
Restaurant with good food and a great view, right on the bay.
One of the better beachfront restaurants in San Juan del Sur.
85 locals recommend
Restaurante El Timón
One of the better beachfront restaurants in San Juan del Sur.
Ikal
Restaurant and sports bar with the best steaks in town. Very close, just around the corner.
Nica Naturals
The best health food store in town!
The best bowls and salads in town. Breakfast is good as well. Definitely, a place to visit.
26 locals recommend
Dale Pues
The best bowls and salads in town. Breakfast is good as well. Definitely, a place to visit.
Chileros San Juan del Sur
Great salads and bowls and very affordable for their quality.
Massage
Gaby's Spa
75 mts al esteGaby is the best masseuse in town, hands down.
Sightseeing
Christ of Mercy
A must-see. The Christ statue overlooking the bay.
Only a 30-minute hike from Casa Marina where you'll find a newly opened cafe. You can also drive up. Spectacular views!
El Faro (The Lighthouse)
Only a 30-minute hike from Casa Marina where you'll find a newly opened cafe. You can also drive up. Spectacular views!
Workout
Gymsito
Paseo del ReyThe equipment isn't modern, but it's a decent gym and the best in town.
City/town information
You'll pass through Rivas coming into San Juan del Sur. There is a couple of coffee shops and restaurants.
Rivas
You'll pass through Rivas coming into San Juan del Sur. There is a couple of coffee shops and restaurants.
The capital city. Only 2.5 to 3 hours from San Juan del Sur. Shopping, fine dining and much more.
14 locals recommend
Managua
The capital city. Only 2.5 to 3 hours from San Juan del Sur. Shopping, fine dining and much more.
Granada
The historic city is less than 2 hour's drive.
Las Maderas
Thirty minute drive on a bumpy dirt road, good surfing.
León
History town but almost 4 hours drive.
Traveler advice
Ways to save
Don't bring a vehicle
San Juan del Sur is a walkable town.
Getting around
Taxi's charge just $1 for a ride anywhere in town.
But you can walk anywhere in less than 8 minutes.
Getting around
Take the shuttle for surfing
At Casa de Oro, there are several shuttles running every day at a cost of only $6 round trip to Maderas Beach, the best surfing area.