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Municipio de San Juan del Sur
City in Rivas, Nicaragua
Overview
San Juan del Sur is Nicaragua's most famous beach town, renowned for its surf culture, golden crescent bay, and lively nightlife. It blends a laid-back vibe with strong expat and backpacker communities, making it a popular hub for adventure, relaxation, and local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nicaragua
Department
Rivas
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Managua
Coordinates
11.22°, -85.78°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,075
Local Cost
$578
Local Income
$340
Cashless
30
English
35
Temperature
26.5°C
Summer Avg
26.5°C
Winter Avg
25.9°C
Record High
36.5°C
Record Low
19.1°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1699 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ECI
Distance
35 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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