Nicaragua travel guide
What to see in San Juan del Sur
A fishing bay turned surf mecca, with a hilltop Christ to look out from.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from December to April
San Juan del Sur highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Christ of Mercy
A lookout over the bay.
- Playa Maderas
Surfing.
- Playa Hermosa
Long and peaceful.
- La Flor
Turtle nesting.
- Sunset over the bay
From the beach.
Day trips from San Juan del Sur
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to San Juan del Sur
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to San Juan del Sur are from December to April. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season).
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May with warnings
- Jun with warnings
- Jul with warnings
- Aug with strong warnings
- Sep with strong warnings
- Oct with strong warnings
- Nov with warnings
- Dec no warnings
- from May to November
Rainy season
From May to November it rains almost every afternoon; September and October are the wettest months.
What to do: The dry season, from December to April, is the best.
- from June to November
Hurricane season
Hurricanes can form from June to November; August, September and October are the riskiest months. There are almost always days of heavy rain and humid heat.
What to do: Book with free cancellation, take out travel insurance that covers weather events and check the National Hurricane Center’s forecasts a few days before you go.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a fritanga (street grill) or a comedor. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Nicaragua guide.
Frequently asked questions about San Juan del Sur
What to see in San Juan del Sur?
Christ of Mercy, Playa Maderas, Playa Hermosa, La Flor and Sunset over the bay.
What to see in San Juan del Sur in one day?
Don’t miss Christ of Mercy, Playa Maderas, Playa Hermosa, La Flor and Sunset over the bay. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to San Juan del Sur?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to San Juan del Sur are from December to April. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season).
What day trips can you take from San Juan del Sur?
Surf lessons.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.