Buses from San Juan del Sur
Schedules, fares and terminals for every bus leaving San Juan del Sur, plus the ones arriving.
Rivas department
The essentials
Where to catch the bus
- Terminal de San Juan del Sur (Mercado)
Express buses to Managua and local buses to Rivas, in front of the municipal market, two blocks from the beach.
Directions
Going to Managua
Direct express from Mercado, about 2 h 30 min
See times and optionsComing from Managua
Direct express from Huembes, about 2 h 30 min
See times and optionsFirst and last bus
The first leaves at 5:00 AM (to Managua) and the last at 5:30 PM (to Rivas).
Things to do in San Juan del Sur
Places worth seeing when you arrive.
- Viewpoint
Christ of Mercy lookout
A walk up to the statue above the bay; sunset from the top is worth it.
- Beach
Playa Maderas
A surf beach north of town with waves for every level.
- Beach
Playa Hermosa
A wide beach to the south, good for surfing or spending the day.
- Nature
La Flor refuge
In season thousands of turtles come ashore to nest; visits are with rangers.
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Express buses from San Juan del Sur
Direct buses between major cities with few stops. Faster and slightly pricier.
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Local buses from San Juan del Sur
The famous “chicken buses”: they stop in every town along the way. Cheapest and slowest.
Buses arriving in San Juan del Sur
Handy for planning the way back.
Guides for San Juan del Sur
Events in San Juan del Sur
Every Sunday
Sunday Funday in San Juan del Sur
The famous pool crawl across several hostels in town from noon onwards. Wristband entry; sells out in high season.
March or April, dates vary
Holy Week on the beaches
The busiest week of the year in San Juan del Sur, Pochomil, Las Peñitas and Ometepe: concerts, parties and packed buses. Buy your ticket in advance.
Around June 24
San Juan del Sur patron saint festival
Celebrations for Saint John the Baptist with a sea procession, horse parade, bull-riding and parties along the seafront.
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