Friday, February 11, 2011

San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua... affordable beach town with out a beach

Nicaragua's surf destination on the pacific coast just north of Costa Rica, San Juan portrays the dream beach town, only it's direct beach is lacking serious qualifications. An excellent central hub for nearby satellite beaches Playa Maderas, Playa Yankee, Playa Tamarindo, Playa Hermosa, Playa Remanso and El Ostional... use it as an overnight stay. Beyond affordable, access to often deserted beaches, great surf breaks, some would argue it still has it's cultural charm, exuding energy from it’s proud locals...do not however expect to wake up directly on a surf-able beach in town... 




2 comments:

  1. Finally, Beach Junkie is up and running. I like the colorful little beach shack. So, the surfing takes place on another beach? I'd imagine it'd be pretty difficult to ride a wave with all of those boats in the way.

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  2. Do you know if there is much for accommodation in El Ostional? Hopping the CR border for a couple of days, and looking for a quiet beach town to relax in. Thanks!

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