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Getting Here




The Surf Retreat is located north of San Juan Del sur, in the premier surf area of Maderas

From Managua:

Take the Carretera CA-1 south, which is the Pan American Highway. You will pass through the cities of Jinotepe, Nandaime, and Rivas.

About 15 kilometers south of Rivas, turn right (west) at the intersection called La Virgen. San Juan del Sur is 18 kilometers from this intersection.


From Costa Rica:

From the border of Nicaragua and Costa Rica, take the Carretera CA-1 north to the intersection of La Virgen. Turn left (west). San Juan del Sur is 18 km.

ENTERING SAN JUAN DEL SUR

As you are driving into San Juan del Sur, just before you enter the town, there will be a road to your right with a sign for Playa Marsella, (Just before Pali). This road is known as La Chocolata. Turn right here and follow the road for about 15 minutes. You will pass over a very tiny bridge and will immediately take the road to the left. Soon, you will come to the first Y, where you will stay to the left, following the signs for Playa Marsella. At the second Y, stay to the right toward Playa Maderas (left would take you to Playa Marsella). At the third Y, stay to the right, where the road starts up a fairly steep hill. Once you reach the crest of the first hill, make a right turn and continue uphill to the Cinco Bahias Development (If you went straight instead of right, you would proceed down the hill and shortly arrive at Playa Maderas). Continue all the way up the hill until you reach The Surf Retreat at the very top. Welcome Home

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