Services and Tours

Transportation.
If you require local transportation please be sure to give reception as much advanced notice as possible in order for the staff to have enough time in advance to call to get a taxi. If you would like transportation to the airport, please notify reception of your return flight and time and how many in your party. This information must be received at least 2 full days prior to your departure in order for us to organize your transportation. Please consult the front desk for the current transportation prices.

Sailing Adventures
Explore the local coastline of San Juan del Sur. We can help you to arrange two types of trips; a full day sail (including beachcombing, snacks and beverages and a gourmet barbecue lunch), and a breathtaking sunset cruise. We don’t mind saying that both are spectacular; you’ll be treated to delicious snacks and drinks for the duration of your sail.

Sea Kayaks
Enjoy a peaceful morning or afternoon ride cruising along the beautiful bay of San Juan del Sur in one Kayak. Life vests, paddles, helmets and operation instructions are included. Hourly, daily and weekly rentals are available; adult and child size kayaks are available, too.

Panga Tours
“Panga” is the local term for an outboard motor fishing boat. These types of boats are available for hire to explore the phenomenal coastline and pristine beaches, or for a day of fishing.

San Juan del Sur is a fishing village, perhaps most famous for the local favorite pargo (red snapper). Rooster fish, tuna, and the ever-elusive red snapper are also among the anticipated catch of the day…you can bring one back turn it into your dinner!
We will be glad to make a reservation for your maritime excursion – just let us know when you would like to book your boat trip!

Surf’s up!
Nicaragua is quickly becoming known as a surfer’s paradise – here in Central America and throughout the world. With steady winds year-round and its remote beaches, Nicaragua is the new up and coming surf destination. Whether you are a beginner or a shredder, we know the guides who know the waves. Rental gear is also available.

Sea Turtles
Local wildlife refuge, Playa La Flor, is one of the world’s most important nesting sites for the olive ridley sea turtle, and about a 40 minutes’ drive to the south. From July to December, up to 8,000 female sea turtles crawl ashore at La Flor and lay their eggs in the amazing phenomenon known as the arribada (“the arrival”). It is one of just a handful of beaches in the world that witness such a spectacle. Do not miss it!!

• La Flor National Park

• La Flor National Park is an 800 hectare tropical dry forest and wildlife reserve, approximately 60 minutes south of town. It is one of the most important nesting sites for sea turtles in all of the Americas. The park also conserves valuable mangroves and a small estuary. The beach is a precious 800 meter light tan-colored sand cove touched by green-blue waters.

• Massive arrivals of turtles can be observed in the nearby La Flor National Park. Between July and January approximately 30,000 Olive Ridley sea turtles arrive at the park’s beach. The Leatherback sea turtles also arrive at La Flor, but with less frequency. It is an unforgettable privilege to see these 600 pound sea giants.

• Female sea turtles dig holes with their rear flippers and patiently lay up to 120 eggs, covering them with sand and then calmly returning to the ocean. For

approximately 45 days, the eggs incubate in the sand until the little turtles hatch all at once and make an instinctive run to the sea, while birds, crabs and fish prey on them. The La Flor Wildlife Refuge has a year round nest patrolling system, thus assuring that humans don’t become the main predators.

Spa Services. 
Pamper yourself for a day!  A relaxing spa service with professional spa treatments, massage, manicures, pedicures and hair styling can be scheduled for your hotel accommodation or in town. Make an appointment in person at reception or dial 0 from your room phone.

Canopy Tours
Close to San Juan del Sur is “Da Flying Frog Canopy Tour,” where you can experience the thrill of zipping through the forests and soak in the majestic views of this wonderful bay community and the sparkling blue of the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy a 2.5 kilometers ride with 17 platforms in contact with nature. It is definitely safe for all ages. Please let us know when and what time you would like to make a reservation. They are open every day from Monday to Saturday from 8:30 am to 04:00pm.

Hiking
The mountains surrounding our bay are great for hiking. We can point you to the Cross (La Cruz), or to several neighboring beaches. We can also coordinate guided hikes for you. Be sure to bring lots of water and stay hydrated during your hike – it can get hot!

Horseback Riding
Experience the terrain and beauty surrounding San Juan del Sur on guided horseback tours. Perfect for both beginners and experienced riders. Please check on availability and current prices with the reception clerk.

Classic Cruisers
If you would like to drive out yourself for a fun, bumpy and rough ride to the southern or northern beaches we can get a classic cruiser for you, which is a 4x4 JEEP to hit the dirt, muddy, slippery and bumpy roads and trails to the beaches. Ask for the Johnny Classic Cruisers at the front desk.

ATVs Rentals (QUADS/FOURWHEELERS)
Meet the most beautiful landscapes of Nicaragua. Get on an ATV on a nature trail to see all the tourist attractions of San Juan del Sur.
From the beaches to the mountains, on an ATV, you can discover the best routes in San Juan del Sur that you never thought you would see.
Contact us at the front desk to reserve your ATV guided tour or ATV rental.

Dining and Entertainment
Following the daily spectacle of sunset (remarkable and breathtaking in every way), San Juan has a few additional diversions. Ask our staff for current available locations to have fun in this town. We will be glad to recommend some Bar & Restaurants where you can enjoy lunch or dinner in town.

Would you like to hire a private cook?
You don’t want to bother yourself cooking your meals? You don’t want to sweat or burn yourself preparing your food in the kitchen? Don’t worry about it! We can get a private cook for you to prepare your meals such as breakfast, lunch or dinner or all the meals in your villa, or just one or a couple of meals a day during your stay. Private cook service is available when you reserve well in advance.

If you would like us to hire someone to prepare drinks or cocktails for you during your stay for a private meeting or small party in your villa, we can have the right person to serve you so you can have a fun, comfortable, relaxing and pleasant time, so you don’t have to get yourself involved in making and serving yourself the drinks or cocktails, you just have to have fun, enjoy, relax and entertain your guests, friends or family.

Groceries Shopping Service
You don’t want bother yourself carrying baskets or boxes with products and groceries because you find that it is such a drag load everything in the car and then unload it and take it inside to your villa? Well… let us take care of it for you! You just have to provide us a shopping list in advance and then we will go shopping for you in town in the nearest supermarket to get all your food and ingredients that you will need during your stay. We will put it in your bill for your convenience, so you can pay everything at the check-out time.

Learn Spanish!
Enhance your vacation – make it a true cultural experience! There are many Spanish language schools in town that offer expert instruction with courses specifically designed for travelers and explorers. They also offer cultural activities and much more! For more information, please ask the reception clerk for assistance.

Regional Excursions

Day Trips

Volcanoes and Artisans: Masaya and Pueblos Blancos.
The full day trip includes exploration of active volcanoes like Masaya volcano, shopping in the artisan markets of Masaya, San Juan de Oriente, Catarina, and sampling the local cuisine.

Colonial Granada by Horse Drawn Carriage and Boat:
This full day trip includes touring the oldest colonial city in the Americas by horse drawn carriage, a lunch stop in a typical Nicaraguan restaurant, followed by a boat tour through the 365 island archipelago.

Mombacho Cloud Forest and Laguna del Apoyo:
Explore the natural wonders of the cloud forest and nature preserve of Volcán Mombacho. After hiking through the orchids and bromeliads of the cloud forest, there is an option for a canopy tour. Afterward, enjoy a relaxing lunch and a swim at Laguna de Apoyo, a volcanic crater surrounded by lush vegetation.

Overnight Trips
León:
We’ll drive you approximately 5 hours to León for a memorable colonial city experience coupled with volcano hikes. The first attention is spent in the city experiencing the art, poetry and history of Nicaragua. Spend the night in a gorgeous El Convento Hotel and wake up early the next day for an incredible hike of Cerro Negro. Optional tours include visiting a beautiful crater lagoon “La Laguna del Tigre”, the ruins of León Viejo or Isla Juan Venado Wildlife Reserve for bird and crocodile watching.

Ometepe Island: 
During this expedition we will take you to the most interesting places of Ometepe, our first place to visit will be Punta Jesus Maria, the narrow peninsula with black volcanic sand, then will have the opportunity to enjoy and learn about Charco Verde which is a crater lake full of myth and surrounded by a great biodiversity of both, flora and fauna. After that, we will visit the natural spring which is a very refreshing swimming hole and the Beach of Santo Domingo located right between two volcanoes, there after we will have the chance to witness archeological sites with pre-Columbian stone status, and more than 3000 thousand years old petroglyphs located in the classic Magdalena coffee farm, this pretty farm, is also famous for their organic and tasty coffee.

Please let us know well in advance when, what time and what date you would like us to arrange a tour for you, and we will gladly reserve and schedule it for you.