RIVAS     - San Juan del Sur

Located near the Costa Rican border, San Juan is a fishing village on the Pacific that has become a seaside resort. It offers beaches, rocky vistas and seaside restaurants. Surfing is possible, though the waves are rather small. If you visit, take mosquito repellent. The nearby nature reserves at Chacocente and La Flor are used by sea turtles, who come up on shore to lay their eggs. San Juan del Sur is 60 mi/95 km south of Managua.