Things
to do in San Juan del Sur
If you are planning
a trip to San Juan del Sur, the guide below has some recommended activities
and resources to help you enjoy your stay.
Surfing
Daily & Weekly
board rental is now available for all types of riders at Outer Reef
Surf Shop, offering quality lessons and tours as well. Surfing from
a boat is a great experience. Contact David at solcaliente.sjds@gmail.com
with any questions.
Cycling Tours:
Outer Reef offers cycling tours as well, $20 pays for the bike, the
guide, beautiful views, with lunch and waterfall bathing at a country
mountain home. It's fantastic. Just bike rental available for $5 per
day. email solcaliente.sjds@gmail.com
for details
Fishing
The resort owns a 30’- boat maintained and
operated by the owner and which
can be chartered for sport fishing, surfing, whale watching or pleasure
trips
along the beautiful pacific coast of Nicaragua, which has just been
named one of the best sport fishing locations in the Pacific. email:
robi@nicovale.com, cellular (Nica): +505 845 8690, phone: +505 568 2240.
www.nicovale.com
Join our bi-lingual crew and venture out with SANCHO
– our 30ft. center console turbo diesel – to the point off
the Guanacaste Penninsula and fish the Islas Murcielagos (Bat Islands).
1/2 day fishing trips are $420. Full day fishing trips are $595.
All sportfishing
charters include lunch, fruit, beer, water, sodas, Penn and Shimano
reels, lures, live bait, ballyhooo. Custom fishing packages are available
upon request. We will accomodate airport transfers and provide luxury
accomodations at Costa Paraiso Resort and Spa. Let SANCHO pick you up
in front of your beachfront vacation rental and let our staff prepare
your catch of the day. http://www.fishingnicaragua.com
Sailing
Experience Pelican Eyes Sailing
Adventures. Spend a day on the water with us with our experienced captain
and attentive crew aboard the 41-foot Pelican Eyes sailing sloop. We
have hosted fabulous coastal excursions over the past 19 years to visitors
from around the world. We look forward to showing you stunning views
of the Pacific coastline and treating you to the true warmth of Nicaraguan
hospitality.
Prices start at US $70 per person (US $65 for hotel guests at Piedras
y Olas) and include a gourmet barbecue lunch on a white sandy beach;
swimming; open bar (limited menu) featuring juices, beer, soft drinks,
and rum punch; and a variety of snacks and desserts served throughout
the day. Leave at 9am (from the Reception Desk), and return to San Juan
del Sur at sunset. Half-day sails are also available at US $40 per person
(US $35 for hotel guests). Group rates are available; please contact
us for more information and reservations.
Phone: (505) 258-2110
Hours: Full day: 9am to 5pm ; Half day 9am to 1pm or 2pm to 6pm
Address: Piedras y Olas Hotel & Resort; ½ East from the Central
Park (Catholic Church)
Email: reservations@piedrasyolas.com
Website: www.piedrasyolas.com/pelicaneyes
Wildlife tours
Walk on the wide side. Located on the grounds of Piedras
y Olas Hotel & Resort, Stones & Waves Veterinary Clinic and
Wildlife Center is the first of its kind in Nicaragua. With the assistance
of dedicated veterinarians and volunteer veterinary nurses and interns,
our staff, who represent various universities around the world, provides
a wide range of animal rescue, animal healthcare, rehabilitation, and
wildlife services and experiences.
Take a guided tour of our resident animals – three species of
monkeys, the crested caracara, pisote, peccary, raccoon, waterfowl,
cats and dogs. The majority of these animals were abandoned or abused
by humans who had taken them temporarily as pets and were later unable
to care for them. For physical and/or emotional reasons these animals
cannot be released, as they are tame and unable to survive in the wild.
All animals that cannot be released play an important role in the ongoing
development of wildlife conservation education programs for local children
and adults, international school groups, travelers and social organizations.
Stones & Waves Veterinary Clinic hosts monthly fundraisers at different
venues in San Juan del Sur. These events are co-sponsored by DHL, Delta
Air Lines as well as local restaurants and businesses. Contact the clinic
to find out about the next event.
Phone: (505) 812-0511
Hours: Monday 9am to 1pm; Wednesday 10am to 3pm; Saturday 9am to 12noon
Address: Piedras y Olas Hotel & Resort; ½ East from the Central
Park (Catholic Church)
Email: veterinarian@piedrasyolas.com
Website: www.stonesandwaves.org
Frisbee Golf
Vince's
12-Hole Jungle Frisbee Golf! Take the road to Marsella beach,
look for our sign on the left after the turn from the Chocolata. Bring
hard-soled shoes and a sense of humor. 50 Cordobas for the whole day.
Refreshments at the 7th hole. Tee times subject to availablity. CLICK
FOR PHOTOS.
Art Galleries
Visit Galería del Sur Art Gallery. Located three
blocks from Piedras y Olas Hotel & Resort, Galería del Sur
is San Juan del Sur’s only art gallery and studio. Galería
del Sur is a joint project between patrons of the arts, Tom and Janet
Quinn, and Fundación A. Jean Brugger and offers ongoing workshops
for adults and children as well as exhibitions by well known and burgeoning
Nicaraguan artists. Be sure to plan a visit to Galería del Sur,
check out our art display, shop or take a class during your next trip
to Nicaragua!
Phone: (505) 568-2453
Hours: Monday through Friday 9am to 7pm; Saturday 9am to 5pm; Sunday
10am to 3pm
Address: From the Municipal Market ½ block south
Email: galeriadelsur@gmail.com
Website: www.fundacionajbrugger.org
Motorbikes &
Quads & WaveRunners
ATVs for rent by the
hour, half day or full day. Guided tours
to beaches, mountains, scenic overlooks. We
tailor our tours to your adventure and skill levels Two Yamaha
Waverunners with hourly and daily rates. Beach
chairs and lockers to make your
day at the beach safer and more relaxing. Brand
new motorbikes for sale. Located right on the beach in San Juan
del Sur. Call. 505-568-2030 or email nicabeachfrontrentals@gmail.com
ATV rentals, including new Yamaha Blaster.200cc. English
spoken. Located 15 metres west of the central market. Pick up and drop
off. Call or email Marcela. 505-568-2439 or 964-5759 . marcela_co79@hotmail.com
Yoga
SUNSET YOGA
By Donation. 90
mins Ashtanga/ Vinyasa Flow. 5 PM at the Scuba Shack, Located on beach
in San Juan del Sur. Mon/ Wed/ Fri. Yoga mats available. Small group
and private sessions also available. Call Larry at 680.6015. Email larry@bodhin.com
Dancing
Diving
Go Scuba Diving!
Scuba Shack at Piedras y Olas Hotel & Resort offers a variety of
scuba lessons and outings, ranging from beginner to advanced, including
Open Water, Advanced, Specialty, Rescue and Dive Master courses. Classes
are held at the Scuba Shack’s beach office and at Piedras y Olas’
swimming pools. Classes range from 2 hours to half-day pool sessions,
plus ocean training course. Scuba diving can change your life!
Phone: (505) 632-7892 / 480-1931
Hours: Sunday to Friday 7:30am to 1pm
Address: Piedras y Olas Hotel & Resort; ½ East from the Central
Park (Catholic Church)
Email: info@scubashack-nicaragua.com or reservations@piedrasyolas.com
Water Aerobics
Water Aerobics. Organized by local expatriates, the water
aerobics group meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Family
Pool at Piedras y Olas Hotel & Resort. Classes are free and exercise
levels are Low and Medium. This is a great way to meet some of the local
expatriates who call San Juan del Sur home.
Phone: (505) 837-0582
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10am to 11am
Address: Family Pool at Piedras y Olas Hotel & Resort; ½
East from the Central Park (Catholic Church)
Email: rhewitt@rendahewitt.com
Seniors Lunch
Ancianos Luncheon.
Each month Fundación A. Jean Brugger brings together the Ancianos
(senior citizens) of San Juan del Sur for a very special outing and luncheon.
Sponsored by La Cascada Bar & Restaurant at Piedras y Olas Hotel &
Resort, the luncheon is a highlight for many of our local senior citizens.
The scholarship students of the foundation act as hosts, servers and activity
leaders for the event. In this way, the students learn about giving back
to the community. The Ancianos enjoy games music, dancing, tasty food
and the opportunity to spend time with others in the community. Come visit,
have breakfast at La Cascada Bar & Restaurant, dance, join in the
FUN! If you would like more information about the Ancianos Luncheon and
Fundación A. Jean Brugger, contact us!
Phone: (505) 568-2453
Hours: Once a month. Please contact for information on the next luncheon.
Address: Piedras y Olas Hotel & Resort; ½ East from the Central
Park (Catholic Church)
Email: jon@fundacionajbrugger.org
Website: www.fundacionajbrugger.org
