Things to do & places to visit in Rio San Juan Department, Nicaragua

Rio San Juan Department #10 destination in Nicaragua 2023. The average rating score is 4.48 based on 307 traveler reviews, of 15 attractions. Timezone: America/Managua, current date and time: Saturday, May 11, 2024, 19:00.

Top things to do (13)

Top places to visit (15 attractions)

5.0 Tarpon Nicaragua (8 reviews)
- You Can't Go Wrong With Eduin at Tarpon Nicaragua
Fishing Charters & Tours

I fished for a week with Eduin, and then took a guided trip down the Rio San Juan to San Juan Del Norte. Eduin was a great host, and knows the river like you know the town you live in. Everything was as advertised, with no bad surprises, only good ones, like all of the fish we caught, and the places Eduin showed us. Eduin thought of everything we needed and was an excellent guide. If you do any kind of activity with Eduin, from Fishing to Kayaking, to Exploring, you will be happy. You can't go wrong here. See more..
5.0 Reserva Silvestre Privada Montecristo (2 reviews)
- best fishing trip I've had in many years
Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

Eco tourism in Montecristo Private Nature Reserve &Wildlife Refuge. Practice Eco tourism walking in a series of trails hiking through primary rain forest, secondary growth and open land where you can see monkeys, toucans and parrots in their natural habitat and wild flowers of all kinds! It offers a wide variety of habitats to explore. See more..
5.0 San Carlos Sport Fishing (1 review)
Ships
World Class Sport fishing CATCH & RELEASE for Tarpon 80lb/250lb, Snook, Rainbow bass in rio san juan, Nicaragua Lake, Solentiname Archipelago. All include Packages from Airport of Managua Nicaragua or San Jose Costa Rica. Also Full Day and Half day Fishing Charter from our Jungle River Lodge LA ESQUINA DEL LAGO. Fishing is strictly regulated in the entire area .. We have full licenses See more..
4.5 Reserva Biológica Indio Maíz (140 reviews)
- Fantastic reserve great experience!
Nature & Wildlife Areas

Fantastic reserve to visit during your stay at El Castillo. We booked the morning tour via our hotel (Eco hotel Luna del Rio - highly recommanded hotel) and had a great time in the reserve also due to our great guide Orlando Diaz. With a small boat you drive slowly to the reserve, spotting animals on the way up and receiving a lot of local info. You walk a few hours through the jungle and Orlando gives you all his expertise on plants, trees and wildlife. On the way back you can have a swim on a remote spot in shallow clear water of the Rio Juan surrounded by the jungle. Paradise. Around lunch they bring you back to el Castillo. Worth every dollar and a must do in El Castillo. See more..
4.5 Fortaleza de La Inmaculada Concepcion (97 reviews)
- Amazing get away. So much natural beauty to experience
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

Amazing get away. So much natural beauty to experience . Definitely make sure to get a tour guide through the castle to experience it full - majestic views See more..
4.5 Indio Maiz Biological Reserve (12 reviews)
- Good access to great tropical wilderness
Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

Indio Maiz Biological reserve with its Rama Indian villages is great place for everybody interested in tropical nature, primaeval forests, river fishing and Indian culture. Easy access from San Juan de Nicaragua. See more..
4.5 San Carlos Fortress (9 reviews)
- Lovely view from top.
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Closes at 4.30pm. 40 cordubas each and 25 if you want to pay to use your camera. Bring low denomination notes, they dont always have lots of change. Well set out area displaying history and artifacts. Well tended area, safe for kids to run around. The castle is nice to visit and has really good views. When you get off the boat its up the steps to the left of seated area, then to the left. What can I say you can't miss it! On the bottom of the path, the other side near the plating field there is a nice sop that sells loads, we got little bags of frozen strawberry milk, homemade lollies that were 23 cordubas each, kids loved them. See more..
4.5 Zapote Island (7 reviews)
- An amazing island full of nesting and reproducing birds in the Solentiname Islands in Lake Nicaragua
Islands

We took a private boat from San Carlos to Mancarron and stopped at Zapote on the way. I believe that you can also get a public boat to do the trip but you would need to check in San Carlos. The island isn't too big. The side closest to San Carlos has so many different nesting birds: roseate spoon bills wood storks Anhinga herrons egrets and more We were able to see so much but the waves were rough and the weather not so great so getting pictures on that side of the island was difficult. The other side of the island was much calmer and there were a number of individual birds but the nesting area is on the rough side of the island. It is well worth the trip if you are a birder!! See more..
4.5 Iglesia de Mancarron (7 reviews)
- Nice morning outing
Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals

I didn't stay on the island although I am considering going back and spending a night there. Walking around was enjoyable and speaking with the artisans was kind of neat. See more..
4.5 Taller de Los Artistas (5 reviews)
- A day in solentiname because i stay at the grand river lodge is rustic and fancy hotel my best place at rio san juan
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops

Grand river lodge is the most convince for any use to be a lot attraction good prices an the most beautiful place in the region See more..
4.0 San Carlos Sport Fishing (14 reviews)
- Big Fish and Good Company
Fishing Charters & Tours

Just came back from fshing at San Carlos Sports Fishing - it is all that it is cracked to be from giant Tarpon (one caught was over 7' long and estimated at over 175 lbs) large snook and even a massive gar! Boats are good, guides are excellent and the food is really fine. Now if there was only an easier way to get to their odge than the 6 hour drive down from the airport. Highly recommend! See more..
4.0 Centro Ecologico Los Guatuzos (2 reviews)
- Great time kayaking
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

We rented very reasonable sit-on kayaks to tour the river from Sonja. $10 single $15 double. The river has a little current and we chose to go upstream to avoid mixing with any boats. Lovely atmospheric trip. Although I am used to kayaking my wife is the opposite. Despite this she managed easily. On return Sonja invited us back to see baby caiman that had been rescued. Did this the following day. We didn't stay at the centre but the large airy bunk rooms looked clean and comfortable enough and there are two places to eat in the village which seem to be open in turns. Also a small shop selling snacks. Great area for wildlife watching. See more..
4.0 Tallercito Tipico San Miguelito (1 review)
- Precioso!
Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops

The tourist attaction Tallercito tipico es a workshorp where you can find embroydered cotton shirts and gifts, and some unique patchwork. All is designed and made by 7 women in the picturesque village San Miguelito, Nicaragua. After your shopping in the Tallercito tipico, you can visit the workshop an chat with the lively an entrepreneurial local women. See more..
3.0 Sabalos Lodge (1 review)
- Aktivitäten
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Boat Tours • Private Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Kayaking & Canoeing

Es gibt wahrscheinlich am Fluss Orte wo man bei einer Dschungeltour mehr sehen und erleben kann.
Wir fanden das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis nicht passen. See more..
3.0 Museo Las Musas (1 review)
- Sencillo
Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
El Museo de Las Musas está situado en la isla de San Fernando en Solentiname, muy cerca del muelle donde arriban las pangas. Expone de manera básica y algo incompleta aspectos característicos del archipiélago, geográficos, arqueológicos, biológicos e históricos. See more..