Introduction
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

San Juan travel guide

San Juan Tourism | San Juan Guide

You're Going to Love San Juan

San Juan is a must-see destination in Managua, Nicaragua. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in San Juan to see all of its attractions.

How to Get to San Juan

Plane

Although San Juan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Managua Augusto C Sandino (MGA), which is located 55 km from San Juan. Managua Augusto C Sandino is the most popular, with regular flights from Avianca, Iberia, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to San Juan from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 7h 36m.

Car

Another option to get to San Juan is to pick up a car rental from Managua, which is about 45 km from San Juan. You’ll find branches of America Car Rental and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Managua.

Plane

Although San Juan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Managua Augusto C Sandino (MGA), which is located 55 km from San Juan. Managua Augusto C Sandino is the most popular, with regular flights from Avianca, Iberia, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to San Juan from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 7h 36m.

Car

Another option to get to San Juan is to pick up a car rental from Managua, which is about 45 km from San Juan. You’ll find branches of America Car Rental and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Managua.

Airports near San Juan

MGAManagua Augusto C Sandino
ECIRivas Costa Esmeralda

Airlines serving San Juan

KLM
Good (1,545 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,034 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,383 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,520 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,472 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (629 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,849 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,416 reviews)
SANSA
Good (3 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of San Juan

Most booked hotels in San Juan

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Gran Pacifica Beach Resort & Homes
3 stars
Excellent (9, 169 reviews)
$118+
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Renting a car in San Juan

Expect to pay $5.07 per gallon in San Juan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $60.87 and $81.16.

Expect to pay $5.07 per gallon in San Juan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $60.87 and $81.16.