Things to see and do South Pacific Coast

Place of laying of Paslama turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea), which may reach 45 kg. Carnivores are empiffrent from crabs, molluscs and shrimp. They lay eggs between July and early February, only or by groups: The show is then incomparable. 3 000 turtles can be observed in one night during the arribada (arrival). A "road map" of these arrivals is distributed at the entrance. The other places where it can be observed are Juan Venado Island and Chacocente.

San Juan Del Sur also has a Christ statue overlooking the bay! Christ de la Miséricorde is 25 metres high and reaches an altitude of 134 metres. A path takes you to the belvedere at the foot of the statue (about 1 hour's walk from the beach; you can also take a cab there). The walk is well worth the detour, not least because you can admire the whole bay, the village and the ocean. A great place to watch the sunset.