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Sunshine Hotel

Sunshine Hotel is perfect for the budget traveler who still prefers some luxuries (read: air conditioning, doors that lock, clean and private bathrooms, electricity). The rooms are very clean and comfortable; each with its own air conditioning unit and private bathroom. A room with one double bed costs $25usd and two double beds cost $35usd. … Continue reading »

Three Brothers

Three Brothers may have a few strikes against it — set inland and a decent walk from the beach side, but what it lacks in location, it makes up for in affordability. Pretty basic, Three Brothers has 17 rooms, all a little different — some have private bathrooms, varying amounts of beds, windows, and the … Continue reading »

Pacha Mama

Pacha Mama is a great place for trampers looking for a little party atmosphere and a good group vibe. The beds are cheap enough at $8usd for a dorm bed with fans, $20usd for a private double. Breakfast is included on the weekend mornings. The hostel has wi-fi and a kitchen for use, as well … Continue reading »

Ometepe to San Juan del Sur

Once you get off the $2usd / 35 cord ferry ride from Ometepe to the mainland you will have a couple options: You can grab a taxi to the bus depot in San Jorge, this should cost no more than $1.50usd — haggling will be required. Then you can hop on a chicken bus to … Continue reading »

Casa Oro

Casa Oro is a fabulous place to lay over while in San Juan del Sur. The best draw here is happy hour on the rooftop bar. It’s breezy, there are hammocks, always good vibes and generally good music to go with the 2 for 1 drinks. There are several room options here, from dorms for … Continue reading »

Juayua food festival

This is the reason you come to Juayua. Every weekend, the usually subdued streets of Juayua turn into a veritable feast for all the senses, and especially, the most important of the five senses: taste. The restaurants from the town wheel out their open fire grills, and food carts full of all the fixings. Beers cost a … Continue reading »

little corn island // map

granada // map

copan ruinas // map

las penitas // map