San Juan del Sur
in Departamento de Rivas, Nicaragua

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
11.253 and -85.870 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 11° 15' 10" and W -85° 52' 13"
Currency and Currency Code:
Cordoba - NIO
Spoken languages:
Spanish, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:22 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/Managua
UTC/GMT offset: -6 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:23 am and 5:57 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-12.116 and 96.895 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Bantam Village
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Nicaragua in Central America

Safety Score: 3,6 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Nicaragua.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Nicaragua. Last Update: 2024-05-04 08:22:41

Delve into San Juan del Sur

San Juan del Sur in Departamento de Rivas with it's 7,790 habitants is located in Nicaragua about 66 mi (or 106 km) south-east of Managua, the country's capital town.

Current time in San Juan del Sur is now 12:22 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / Managua with an UTC offset of -6 hours. We know of 8 airports close to San Juan del Sur. The closest is airport we know is Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport in Costa rica in a distance of 51 mi (or 82 km). The closest airport in Nicaragua is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport in a distance of 65 mi (or 82 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Nicaragua is Ruins of León Viejo in a distance of 85 mi (or 138 km), North. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Rivas, Moyogalpa, Jinotepe, Granada and Niquinohomo. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 31°C / 88 °F

Morning Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Evening Temperature 32°C / 89 °F
Night Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 61%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 13% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

30°C (86 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

31°C (87 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

31°C (88 °F)
28°C (83 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Bahia Del Sol Villas & Condominiums

Address
1,0 mi
Calle La Talanguera - Lla Alcaldia Municipal de San Juan 2km norte
505 San Juan del Sur
Nicaragua

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 19:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 19:00


Casa Bahia Hotel

Address
3,2 mi
Playa Marsella Rivas
Rivas
Nicaragua

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Pelican Eyes Resort and Spa

Address
0,2 mi
De la Parroquia 1 1/2 Cuadras al Este
48600 San Juan del Sur
Nicaragua

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort

Address
0,1 mi
Empalme de el Valle, 991.5 al Este
47008 San Juan del Sur
Nicaragua

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Villa Loma del Socorro

Address
4,4 mi
8Km al sur del SJ, sobre Calle Ostional
48600 San Juan del Sur
Nicaragua

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Casa Bahia Hotel

Address
3,2 mi
150 meters before the beach
48600 San Juan Del Sur
Nicaragua

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Chez Nous B&B

Address
3,0 mi
Camino Las Torres
San Juan del Sur
Nicaragua

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


On The Hill Bed & Breakfast - Adults Only

Address
0,5 mi
Boulevard de la Mar, del Victoriano
San Juan del Sur
Nicaragua

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Barrio Café Hotel

Address
0,1 mi
Avenida Mercado
San Juan del Sur
Nicaragua

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Casa Andalucia

Address
0,3 mi
Calle Kevin
48600 San Juan del Sur
Nicaragua

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Published: April 04, 2015
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Published: October 27, 2012
Length: 59:45 min
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Published: April 08, 2015
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

San Juan del Sur

San Juan del Sur is a municipality and coastal town on the Pacific Ocean, in the Rivas department in south-west Nicaragua. San Juan del Sur is popular among surfers and is a vacation spot for many Nicaraguan families and foreign tourists. Its population is approximately 18,500, consisting largely of families engaged in fishing and foreigners from the United States, Canada and Europe.

Located at 11.25, -85.8667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Municipalities of the Rivas Department, Populated places in Nicaragua, Populated coastal places in Nicaragua

Christ of the Mercy

The Christ of the Mercy is a colossal statue of Jesus Christ, the biggest image of Central America that is in the city of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, to a height of 134 m above sea level.

Located at 11.25, -85.8667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountain monuments and memorials, Colossal statues of Jesus, Concrete sculptures, Art Deco sculptures and memorials, 2009 sculptures, Buildings and structures completed in 2009

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San Juan del Sur