Surf beaches on Nicaragua's Pacific coast
San Juan del Sur sits on a horseshoe bay on Nicaragua's Pacific coast, a fishing town that became the country's main beach destination. The town beach is for swimming and sunsets, while shuttles run to the surf breaks of Playa Maderas, Playa Hermosa and Playa Remanso nearby. A walk up to the Christ of Mercy statue gives views over the bay. Turtles nest at La Flor Wildlife Refuge to the south, sometimes in huge synchronised arrivals. The nightlife is lively, especially at weekends.