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San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua San Juan del Sur Nicaragua Remove
In May31°C17 rainy days · sea 30°
Flying time5h 25mfrom Los Angeles
Ideal stay4–5 nights
Best forSurfers · Budget travellers · Solo travellers
The feel of itDusty, easy-going, surf-led
Where people staySan Juan del Sur townor Playa Marsella
Getting aroundManageable without a car
Money and languageNIOSpanish
AccommodationVery cheap

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