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Hotel Piedras y Olas is located in the charming seaside fishing village of San Juan del Sur, on the balmy southwestern Pacific Coast of Nicaragua. Centrally located near many of the country's most fascinating tourist destinations, San Juan del Sur is approximately two and a half hours south of the capital city of Managua by car, an hour and a half south of the historic colonial town of Granada, thirty minutes north of the Costa Rican border, and less than twenty minutes from the shores of Lake Nicaragua.

Ideally situated for optimal ocean views and proximity to San Juan's quaint shops and restaurants, the hotel is just three blocks from the beach and two blocks from the central market and bus terminal.

Getting to Nicaragua

• By Air: American, Continental, Delta, Iberia, Sol and Taca Airlines fly into and out of the Managua International Airport, approximately two hours' drive from San Juan del Sur. Additionally, America West, Continental and Delta fly into Liberia, Costa Rica - located in the northernmost part of Costa Rica, approximately one to two hours by car from San Juan del Sur. Nature Air, a regional airline based in Costa Rica also, offers flights between various locations in Costa Rica (including Liberia) and Granada, Nicaragua. Located just north of San Juan del Sur, Granada is approximately 45-60 minutes' drive by car to Pelican Eyes…Piedras y Olas Hotel & Resort.
  
• Border Crossing between Costa Rica & Nicaragua: The border crossing at Peñas Blancas is very busy and delays are frequent, especially during the holidays (Christmas and Easter). Please keep this in mind as you make your travel plans and strive for patience. You will be in a beautiful and relaxing place very soon! The border crossing is open daily between 6:00am and 8:00pm.
  
• Rental Cars & Inter-country Bus Transportation: Rental cars are generally not allowed to cross the border between countries. It is best to contact your rental car company first to double check their policy - a good one to try is Alamo at www.alamocostarica.com. To travel from Liberia, Costa Rica to San Juan del Sur, you may wish to take a taxi to the border and arrange transportation with us at Piedras y Olas from the border to our hotel. Or, the Tica Bus and Nica Bus make stops in Liberia and Rivas (Rivas is approximately 30 minutes from San Juan del Sur), and you can take an inexpensive taxi ride from Rivas to San Juan del Sur.
  
• Immigration & Customs: Tourists and Costa Rican citizens do not have to pay any fees upon leaving Costa Rica; however foreign residents living in Costa Rica must pay a $20 departure tax. North American and most European countries are not required to have a visa to enter Nicaragua, but they will need a passport that does not expire within six months, and a small entry fee is required ($10) when arriving at the Managua International Airport. Costa Rican residents or nationals must have a visa to enter Nicaragua, which can be obtained at the Nicaraguan Consulate of the country of residency, and by paying a $25 fee.
  

How to Reach Piedras y Olas

• Taxi/Shuttle
  The staff at Piedras y Olas would be happy to arrange transportation for you from the Managua airport or other points in Nicaragua. Please let us know how we can assist you once you have confirmed your travel plans and arrival date.
• By Car
  From Managua, drive south on CA-1 to the town of Rivas and follow the signs westward to reach San Juan del Sur (approximately 28km/17 miles).
  
  San Juan del Sur does not have street names so please use the following landmarks and directions to get to our hotel.
  
  Upon entering the town and just beyond the Texaco Station, continue on the main road into downtown San Juan del Sur; follow the street down to the beach about 3 blocks. Turn left where the street dead-ends, El Timon restaurant will be in front. Drive two blocks and turn Left (the BDF bank will be on your left). Continue straight until you reach our hotel about four blocks (past the park, the Church and 1 block on rough dirt road). Go straight up the cobblestone driveway. Park in the car park at the top of the driveway and our welcoming staff will take it from there!
• By Bus
  Express buses leave the parada del bus [bus stop] at Managua's Mercado Roberto Huembes [Central Market] several times each day for the two-and-a-half-hour journey to San Juan del Sur, beginning at 6 a.m. From the bus station in San Juan, it is just a two-block walk to Piedras y Olas, or, if you'd prefer, a local taxi will gladly transport you and your luggage to the hotel.