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San Juan del Sur real estate has experienced a boom in interest. People from all over the world are flocking to this once sleepy fishing village to find out for themselves what has gotten everybody so excited. This is a village that has embraced tourism and new arrivals but has not lost its cultural charm. You enjoy a small town full of familiar faces and yet have access to world class facilities.

Once a quiet fishing village, San Juan del Sur has experienced a transformation into worldwide destination. It is estimated that 25% of the local families still make their livings on the water. It is possible to buy fresh fish every morning and the bay of San Juan del Sur is spotted with gently bobbing fishing boats. Most of the fish served in the village of San Juan del Sur are caught from small open top pangas using hand held lines. Other fish are still caught by divers with spears. And what a tasty catch it is! The village is a great place to savor grouper, yellow fin tuna, dorado, mackerel, or rooster fish freshly caught that same day. A few of the higher end restaurants regularly serve rich tasting sashimi and carpaccio.

Sport fishing is also a thriving industry. People come from all over the world to try their hand at catching a big one. Tales of catching marlin, swordfish or sail fish are common. The thrill of pulling one of the big guys into your boat after a 30 minute test of determination and stamina is exhilarating. Of course, with responsible sports fishing these monsters are all caught on the catch and release basis.

Even more than sport fishing San Juan is probably better known for its world class surfing. With 360 days per year of off shores breezes and a consistent swell the surf breaks here are very reliable. Playa Remanso, Playa Hermosa and Playa Yankee also have excellent surf and are all located with 15 kilometres south of the village. However, the most popular beach for surfing is Playa Maderas which is located 10 kilometers north of the village. For those with a car and a good nights sleep, you can take in a round of golf on the same day that you surf Panga Drops or Colorado surf breaks.

Although San Juan is well known for its sport fishing and surfing there are also many other activities to avail oneself. There is a newly formed dance troupe that performs twice per week, a wonderful art gallery that tries to have new shows every month and a library with a large English language section. There are opportunities to go on relaxing day sails aboard 41″ foot sail boats. Furthermore, the boisterous and informative monthly cooking classes are not to be missed. Bambu Beach club offers a monthly poker series and twice weekly movie nights.

Those that like finer dining will not be disappointed. Within the last few years a number of mouth watering options have opened. There is now something to suit everybody’s tastes from California Fusion to Mediterranean to Italian. With all of the restaurants and bistros available in the village of San Juan del Sur, it can be difficult to stay home to cook.

Join us in San Juan del Sur and see for yourself. You can’t help but be charmed by the people and village and compelled by all the activities it has to offer. It is now wonder that people are jumping at San Juan del Sur real estate