Activities in San Juan Del Sur
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Arena Caliente
Everyone loves this locally owned and operated shop, which rents boards and arranges inexpensive group transportation to the best breaks. It also offers budget surf packages where prices vary depending on your choice in lodging (or camping) and other options.
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Da Flying Frog
This canopy tour has 17 platforms and 2.5km of cables, making it one of the biggest zip-lines in the country. The horseback ride up includes a peek at one of the more impressive petroglyphs in the area.
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Mountain Bike Hire
Both Hospedaje Elizabeth and Hotel Colonial have Mountain Bike Hire, which are perfect for the dirt roads heading to the northern and southern beaches. You can take your bike on buses that run between SJDS and El Ostional, as well as the little river ferry at the northern end of the SJDS beach.
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Old Lighthouse Hike
Unfortunately, the popular Old Lighthouse Hike crosses land tied up in a property battle, which means you are currently forbidden to take the obvious trail that begins up at the fishing port, continuing uphill every time it forks, to the spectacular views all the way to Costa Rica.
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San Juan del Sur Diving School
This dive shop offers PADI certification courses, and trips into the bay and beyond, where you'll see lobsters, moray eels, dolphins, turtles and more. Owner Fidel López Briceño also arranges diving trips to Laguna de Apoyo.
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Antennas Trail
Try the Antennas Trail: ask the driver of any Rivas-bound bus to let you off at 'Bocas de las Montañas'. Follow the dirt road through jungle and pasture up to the radio antennas, from where you have stunning views.
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Argonautica
There are lots of ways to see SJDS. You can go upscale on this 14.4m mahogany-trimmed yacht, or spend the night as part of your deluxe stay at Morgan's Rock in Playa Ocotal.
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Luis Vincent Lira Spanish School
This jovial independent instructor offers three-hour daily, totally customized lessons, complete with workbook, and can arrange homestays. Ask for him at Cyber Leo's.
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Horseback Riding Tours
Rosie's Laundry Service also organizes all-day outings on horseback that include a swim on gorgeous Playa El Coco and lunch in the village of Cangrejo.
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Nica Surf International
Perhaps the most professional surfing operation in Nicaragua, Nica Surf sets you up at a swish hotel and runs a gamut of tours during your week's stay.
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Rana Tours
In addition to a water-taxi service, arranges private surfing, fishing or sightseeing expeditions, including snacks, for four hours or more.
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Fish Nicaragua
Offers trips in its 10m diesel boat, including equipment, lunch and beer. Also offers three-hour surf tours for up to eight people.
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Doña Rosa Spanish School
Traveller recommended, your fee for 20 hours per week doesn't include homestay, but does include surfing and Latin dance lessons.
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Pelican Eyes Swimming Pool
If you need a break from the waves, enjoy the stunning view at this luxury hotel's pool - no typo on those prices.
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Superfly Sport Fishing
A four-day, three-night all-inclusive fishing package focusing on big billfish runs for one to four people.
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San Juan del Sur Spanish Schools
Formerly part of the now-defunct Nicaragua Spanish Schools, this is still a professional operation.
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Pretty Baby
This totally souped-up, plushed-out 13.8m yacht takes you and all your friends fishing in style.
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Pelican Eyes Sailing Adventures
Offers full- and half-day adventures on a 14m sailboat including drinks and a barbecue lunch.
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Kayaks
Kayaks can be rented from Big Blue Safaris, Iguana Bar or Landmark Inn, among other places.
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Big Blue Safaris
Offers custom excursions and fishing trips. Also rents kayaks.
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Rubén Darío Spanish School
Has hourly and weekly (with/without homestay) rates.
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Academia del Baille Black Sugar
Offers dance classes in the Casa de Cultura.
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Latin American Spanish School
A newer choice with happy students.
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Escuela Español Playas del Sur
Offers one-on-one instruction.
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