Top Things to do in Rivas Department
Top Hotels in Rivas Department
- 1. Morgan's Rock Hacienda and Ecolodge
- 2. Aqua Oceanfront Resort and Residences at Redonda Bay
- 3. Hotel Victoriano
- 4. La Veranera - Playa El Coco
- 5. Selina Maderas
- 6. El Jardin Hotel and Restaurant
- 7. HC Liri Hotel
- 8. Xalli Ometepe Beach Hotel
- 9. Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat
- 10. Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort
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10 Beaches in Rivas Department That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Rivas Department, Nicaragua including Playa Redonda, Playa el Coco, Popoyo Beach, La Flor Beach Natural Reserve, Playa Hermosa, Playa Remanso, San Juan del Sur Beach, Punta Jesus Maria, Playa Escameca, Playa Pena Rota.
Restaurants in Rivas Department
1. Playa Redonda
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Janette02043 - Hingham, United States
Love this beach. The pelicans and hermit crabs were fun to watch. Be sure to use the hammocks in the shade, they make a great afternoon reading or napping spot.
2. Playa el Coco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Playa el Coco is located 18 kilometers south of the city of San Juan del Sur. If you want to get away from the bustle of the city and spend a relaxing holiday with families or friends, this is the ideal beach. The lodging options you will find here are managed by CASAS DE VACACIONES NICARAGUA. Only a few tourists will be found here.
Reviewed By ViajeroNicaragua - Managua, Nicaragua
Playa el Coco is one of the most beautiful beach of Nicaragua.The beach is sandy, there are not rocks, water is warm. Be aware of the stingrays when the water get cold, fortunately, it happens a few times during a year. My family and I have live there for 14 years. Info of the houses you can rent find it at CASAS DE VACACIONES on facebook. Do not forget to visit Playa la Flor, beach where every year thousand of females olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) come together on the same beach to lay eggs, a unique mass nesting called arribada.
3. Popoyo Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
This beach is gaining a following as one of the best surfing beaches anywhere.
Reviewed By celinep588 - Paris, France
The view is impressive! Great waves for small and big kids. Nice restaurant. Incredible nature around. 30° for December, what else could we ask?...
4. La Flor Beach Natural Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By mirko_0123
We went on the Turtle Tour with Irvin Chévez who has a lot of knowledge of the area and knows all about the turtles. The Tour starts in San Juan del Sur and it takes 50 min. by car to go to La Flor. We released some baby turtles and were lucky enough to see some big ones coming to lay their eggs. Irvin cares a lot about the turtles and knows when it is necessary to switch of the torches, so the turtles are not disturbed. Also the pick up was on time. +505 8452 5141 contact him via this number
5. Playa Hermosa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By 236martinak - Prague, Czech Republic
Our most favorite beach in SJDS area. Long sandy beach with gentle vawes and great facilities (even showers) provided by Eco Lodge and local restaurant.Lot of hammocks, large sitting area in a shade. There is something so calming about this place.Three dollars entrance is worthy.
6. Playa Remanso
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By 296drews - Playa Ocotal, Costa Rica
Our family has visited the beach on many occasions. It has a wide sandy area before you get to the water. There are several bars with food available for lunch but supper is questionable. The parking can get busy so park with your car facing outward to avoid getting trapped. This spot is visited by many beginning surfers so as the tide is coming in the parking area can get busy. The water is very nice for kids and families as the waves are not very big, powerful and you must go way out before it gets deep. Some of the bars offer places to sit if you buy something. There are no umbrellas/beach chairs per se but plenty of places to sit at the bars. There are really no trees to hide out in either as the area is slowly being developed into vacation houses. That being said it is not very busy even at the height of the activity. We have been there on many occassions by ourselves and the only people in the water. Activity picks up around the surfing times. My 9 year old son is not very confident in the ocean and this place is excellent for him to play in the shallow water without fear of a rogue wave mashing him or a strong riptide.
7. San Juan del Sur Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 929 reviews
Reviewed By SusieQpacific - Vancouver, Canada
Gorgeous sheltered bay with plenty to see and do. Whether you watch the sunset from a bar or sit in the sand, it’s worth timing your visit to catch one.
8. Punta Jesus Maria
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 190 reviews
Reviewed By Juanrobert808 - Toronto, Canada
This was a beautiful place to watch the sunset. It's a thin stretch of beach maybe 10 meters wide that extends out into the lake creating a division in the water. We stayed at La Punta Resort that is a five minute walk away. We only stayed one night but two nights would have been better in order to do more on the island.
9. Playa Escameca
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
