Once a quiet, picturesque fishing village, discovered by the Spanish Andres Niño in 1523, San Juan del Sur is now one of the most visited destinations in the country by foreigners and locals alike.  There is a wide variety of hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs, and even language schools.
This is the obligatory stopover of almost every traveler seeking rest and relaxation and lots of surfing on unspoilt beaches. The majority of these beaches are located throughout the municipality, including the most famous ones: Marsella, Maderas, Majagual, La Flor, El Ostional, El Coco, Las Salinas, El Astillero and El Yankee. Some of them offer varying degrees of lodging options.
A site worth visiting when in San Juan is the 'Jesus de la Misericoridia’ statue built in 2008 and located on the summit of the highest hill.  From there, one can enjoy beautiful panoramic views of San Juan del Sur and its surroundings. In addition, there is a small chapel under the statue, where tourists can read about its building process.

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