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San Juan del Sur
City in Rivas, Nicaragua
Overview
San Juan del Sur is a lively coastal town on Nicaragua's Pacific coast, known for its crescent-shaped bay, lively surf scene, and welcoming local culture. The town blends beach relaxation with a dynamic nightlife, making it popular among backpackers, surfers, and families.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nicaragua
Department
Rivas
Population
14,741
Time Zone
America/Managua
Coordinates
11.25°, -85.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$1,155
Local Cost
$640
Local Income
$330
Cashless
25
English
35
Temperature
27.8°C
Summer Avg
28.0°C
Winter Avg
27.1°C
Record High
35.4°C
Record Low
20.5°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1430 mm
Internet Speed
95 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
39
Coworking
0
Cafes
14
Nightlife
23
Parks
2
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
Airport
ECI
Distance
26 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 64 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 68/100.
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