San Juan Del Sur

Last weekend we took a trip to San Juan del Sur which is south of where I am on the Pacific coast.  It is a big surf area and they have world surf competitions there.  The actual city is in a cove and then you have to drive about 30 min (6 km)  to get to the beautiful swimming beaches.

                              Some guys playing futbol at sunset

We stayed in a hostel and met a lot of tourists from all over.  A lot of them were surfers from all over and then there were also some European travelers who were going through all of Central and South America.  Also, wealthy Nicaraguans vacation here as well.

The first night we went to a local bar and that's where we saw the doctor from the clinic we work at.  All of the bars are right along the ocean as are all of the restaurants which gives it that beach feel.  In the morning we hiked up to the Jesus statue which overlooks the cove.  It was not a long hike but it was steep.

                                           View from the beach

View from the top

We then went to playa Hermosa which is a beautiful beach!  It's very secluded so in one direction see the ocean, then you look behind you and it's nothing but trees and hills.  The waves were also huge!  I was surprised that they weren't strong waves for how large they were.  

At night we went to a reggaton bar with live music.  Overall, it was a great trip!

                              real coconut water and yes it is much better                                       than anything store bought!

Adios!