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The same questions, answered side by side for October. We don't pick a winner — the trade-offs are the point.
San Juan del Sur
Nicaragua
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| In October | 29°C28 rainy days · sea 30° |
| Flying time | 5h 25mfrom Los Angeles |
| Ideal stay | 4–5 nights |
| Best for | Surfers · Budget travellers · Solo travellers |
| The feel of it | Dusty, easy-going, surf-led |
| Where people stay | San Juan del Sur townor Playa Marsella |
| Getting around | Manageable without a car |
| Money and language | NIOSpanish |
| Accommodation | Very cheap |