What to do in Rivas Department

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A coastal town with buildings, a hill with a statue, and boats in the water.
A coastal town with a lighthouse, a beach, and a mountainous backdrop.
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Activities

2-Hour Guided Surf Lesson in Playa Maderas

2-Hour Guided Surf Lesson in Playa Maderas

AU$58
per adult
2-Hour Guided Surf Lesson in Playa Maderas
Climbing the volcano woods in ometepe

Climbing the volcano woods in ometepe

AU$72
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Climbing the volcano woods in ometepe
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Nicaragua Full Day Experience from Costa Rica

Nicaragua Full Day Experience from Costa Rica

Activity duration is 15 hours
Price is AU$502 per adult
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Ometepe trekking - Volcano Concepcion By Happy Tours

Ometepe trekking - Volcano Concepcion By Happy Tours

Activity duration is 8 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 10 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$100 per adult*
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Wildlife & nature

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quad bike Tours at JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort Costa Rica

quad bike Tours at JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort Costa Rica

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$129 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Ometepe: Cultural Classic Tour full day by Happy Tours

Ometepe: Cultural Classic Tour full day by Happy Tours

Activity duration is 8 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$215 per adult*
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Catamaran Cruise with Meals in San Juan del Sur

Catamaran Cruise with Meals in San Juan del Sur

Activity duration is 9 hours
Price is AU$315 per adult
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What to do in Rivas Department

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A coastal town with a statue on a hill overlooking a beach and a marina.

San Juan del Sur Beach

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If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, San Juan del Sur Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to San Juan del Sur. Discover the bars in this relaxing area or seek out the surfing spots.
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Find the best Rivas Department areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Rancho Santana

While visiting Rancho Santana, you might make a stop by sights like Rancho Santana Beach and Santana Beach.

A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and a green hill in the background.

Guacalito de La Isla

Guacalito de La Isla might not have many top sights, but Guacalito de la Isla Golf Course and Gigante Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A coastal town with a beach, boats, and lush greenery.
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Open Photo by Nicaraguan Tourism Board

Centro

When in Centro, you can plan a visit to San Juan del Sur Beach and San Juan del Sur Port, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A coastal town with a beach, boats, and houses.

Paradise Bay

When in Paradise Bay, you can plan a visit to San Juan del Sur Port and San Juan del Sur Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Pacific Marlin

While Pacific Marlin may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Nacascolo Beach and San Juan del Sur Beach.

 

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Day trip destinations from Rivas Department

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San Juan del Sur

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Playa Colorado