How many tourists visit Nicaragua each year?

Nicaragua welcomes 474K international tourists annually

What is the GDP per capita in Nicaragua?

GDP per capita in Nicaragua is $3.2k

What is the life expectancy in Nicaragua?

Average life expectancy in Nicaragua is 75.1 years

What is the population of Nicaragua?

Nicaragua has a population of 7.0M

What currency is used in Nicaragua?

The currency in Nicaragua is NIO C$

What language is spoken in Nicaragua?

The official language in Nicaragua is Spanish

Can you pay by card in Nicaragua?

Paying in Nicaragua: Mixed. Cards at hotels and major stores — cash often needed elsewhere

What is the emergency number in Nicaragua?

Emergency number in Nicaragua is 112 — police, ambulance and fire

How much does a coffee cost in San Juan del Sur?

Cappuccino price in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua is $2.53

How much does a beer cost in San Juan del Sur?

Draft beer (0.5L) in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua costs $1.43

How much does a restaurant lunch cost in San Juan del Sur?

Budget restaurant lunch in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua costs $4.21

How much are weekly groceries in San Juan del Sur?

Weekly groceries for 1 person in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua cost $36.00

How much does a taxi cost per km in San Juan del Sur?

Taxi or Uber per km in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua costs $1.09

How much does public transport cost in San Juan del Sur?

Single transit ticket in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua costs $1.63

What is the price of petrol in San Juan del Sur?

Petrol 95 per litre in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua is $1.33

How much does internet cost in San Juan del Sur?

Monthly broadband (50–100 Mbps) in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua costs $36.00/month

What is the average salary in San Juan del Sur?

Average monthly net salary in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua is $279

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San Juan del Sur

Triplandio San Juan del Sur guide covers 3 travel guides across 11 areas, complete with hotel picks. Explore 12 self-guided walking tours in San Juan del Sur with 54 POI, spanning 49.4 km in total. Get inspired by 4 local dishes, complete with recipes and our unique Food Flavour DNA graph.

Guides 3

Areas 11

Local food 4

Tours / POI 12 / 54

Day / Night 30° / 24°

Local Time 16:23

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City & Country Data Nicaragua (San Juan del Sur)

Key travel data for San Juan del Sur — cost of living, safety, healthcare, local currency and essentials, curated by Triplandio.

🌍 Nicaragua

Tourists ✈️ 474K/y

GDP/cap 💵 $3.2k

Life Exp ❤️ 75.1 yrs

Population 👥 7.0M

Currency 💱 NIO C$

Language 🗣️ Spanish

Payments 💳 Mixed

Emergency 🆘 112

💰 Prices in San Juan del Sur

Coffee ☕ $2.53

Beer 🍺 $1.43

Lunch 🍽️ $4.21

Groceries 🛒 $36.00/w

Taxi/km 🚕 $1.09

Transit 🚇 $1.63

Fuel ⛽ $1.33/l

Internet 📡 $36.00/m

Salary 💵 $279/m

Best time to visit San Juan del Sur (Nicaragua)

Now (September) avg: 27°C, wetter month, full season — expect crowds. Best months to walk: Apr & Mar.

Live Temp …

~Day / Night Temp 30°C / 24°C

Sunrise / Sunset 5:32 / 17:37

Local time 16:23

Sea Temp 30°C

Best Months

Apr & Mar

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Temperature Average night-low temperature, month by month. Zero line marks freezing point.

Crowds How busy it gets — traveller interest by month.

Sea temperature Sea warmth for swimming, by month.

Rainfall Rainy days to expect each month.

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Traditional Local Food San Juan del Sur (Nicaragua)

Main course Meat

Nacatamal

nah-cah-tah-mal · Nicaraguan savory tamale

A hearty tamale filled with pork and vegetables.

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Main course Fish & Seafood

Pescado a la Tipitapa

pes-cah-doh ah lah tee-pee-tah-pah · Fried fish with onions

A simple yet flavorful fried fish specialty.

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Soup Fish & Seafood

Sopa de Mariscos

soh-pah deh mah-ree-scos · Seafood soup

A flavorful soup with assorted seafood.

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Main course Meat

Vaho

VAH-hoh · Steamed beef and plantains

A traditional steamed dish of beef, plantains, and yuca.

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