Nicaragua Pacific coast
On the Pacific coast, yawning golden beaches defined by jungle-covered cliffs are lapped by rolling waves.
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On the Pacific side yawning beaches defined by jungle-covered cliffs are pounded by agitated rollers. It’s an isolated coastline but gradually being opened up to eco-tourism and development. San Juan del Sur is a pleasant base for surfers.
Holidays Pacific coast
Discover our range of holidays on Costa Rica’s beautiful and rugged Pacific Coast. Book now with Journey Latin America.
Private Journeys
Costa Rica / Nicaragua
Active Costa Rica and Nicaragua: Rivers and volcanoes
16 days from £3,629pp
Private Journeys
Costa Rica / Nicaragua
Luxury Nicaragua and Costa Rica
13 days from £5,068pp
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Nicaragua
Self-drive Nicaragua: Adventures by road
11 days from £1,550pp
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Nicaragua / El Salvador
Undiscovered Nicaragua and El Salvador
19 days from £4,072pp
Things to do
Discover a range of activities including kayaking and surfing on Costa Rica's beautiful and rugged Pacific Coast. Book now with Journey Latin America.
Accommodation
Discover our great range of accommodation including lodges and resorts on Costa Rica’s beautiful Pacific Coast. Book now with Journey Latin America.
Where to go when - our guide to Pacific coast
The weather in Pacific coast is wide and varied
This wild and isolated coast is gradually being opened up to eco-tourism and the small fishing town of San Juan del Sur is a perfect base for surfers. With Jungle-covered cliffs and powder white beaches it’s a beautiful coastline to explore and you may even spot a pelican or two.
View our Pacific coast weather guidePapagaio
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