San Juan del Sur Surfing Travel Guide

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Bay of San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
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San Juan del Sur Surfing Travel Tips

By Linda Samuel

  • Rent a four-wheel-drive with high clearance to access surfing hot spots.
  • Ride 20 minutes to Playa Maderas for top-quality waves.
  • Find your comfort zone among small crowds and waves that cater to all skill levels.
  • Book a round trip to Playa Maderas for US$6.00 at Arenas Caliente, a surf shop near the mercado.

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Buena Vista Surf Club

Playa Maderas
San Juan del Sur Map

Distance: 0.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Good For Surfing
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

Morgans Rock Hotel

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Playa Ocotal
San Juan Del Sur 505 Map

Distance: 1.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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Good For Surfing
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

Marsella Beach Resort

Playa Marsella
San Juan del Sur Map

Distance: 0.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Good For Surfing
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
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Attractions

Arena Caliente Surf Camp

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Surf Shop
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San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Distance: 0.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Arena Caliente Surf Camp offers all-day boat trips to surf many Nicaraguan beaches. Lodging... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Playa Madera

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Good For Surfing
Playa Madera, Nicaragua

Distance: 1.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Playa Madera is a beautiful beach with wide sandy expanses and one of the best surf breaks in Nicaragua. Located about 20 minutes by car from San Juan del Sur. ... Read More
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Nicasurf International

Good For Surfing
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Distance: 0.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Nicasurf International offers weeklong surfing trips by boat to all of the breaks on the Pacific coastline of Nicaragua.... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Distance (mi.)
Managua International Airport 64.6 map
San Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport 150.9 map
Tegucigalpa Toncontin International Airport 213.9 map

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