What to do in Rivas Department

Activities, attractions and tours

A coastal landscape with a clear view of the ocean, a beach, and a mountainous backdrop.
A coastal town with buildings, a bay, boats, palm trees, and a cliff.
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.
A mountain with a lake in the foreground and a clear sky.

Things to do

Private Kayaking Experience in Ometepe

Private Kayaking Experience in Ometepe

CA $43
per adult
Private Kayaking Experience in Ometepe
Ometepe trekking - Volcano Concepcion By Happy Tours

Ometepe trekking - Volcano Concepcion By Happy Tours

CA $99
per adult
Ometepe trekking - Volcano Concepcion By Happy Tours
Climbing the volcano woods in ometepe

Climbing the volcano woods in ometepe

CA $71
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Climbing the volcano woods in ometepe
A great tour day for the ISLAND OF OMETEPE.

A great tour day for the ISLAND OF OMETEPE.

CA $99
per adult
A great tour day for the ISLAND OF OMETEPE.
2-Hour Guided Surf Lesson in Playa Maderas

2-Hour Guided Surf Lesson in Playa Maderas

CA $57
per adult
2-Hour Guided Surf Lesson in Playa Maderas
Ometepe trekking - Volcano Maderas By Happy Tours

Ometepe trekking - Volcano Maderas By Happy Tours

CA $108
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ometepe trekking - Volcano Maderas By Happy Tours
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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 CA $491 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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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 CA $98 per adult*
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Wildlife & nature

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Ometepe: Mangroves and Wildlife Kayak Tour

Ometepe: Mangroves and Wildlife Kayak Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $42 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 CA $210 per adult*
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Cruises & boat tours

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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 CA $308 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 vacation is part of your travel plans, San Juan del Sur Beach might be the perfect place to seek out 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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Where to stay in Rivas Department

Find the best Rivas Department areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Rivas Department
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A coastal cliff with horses near the water.
Photo by Joanne O'Shaughnessy
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Rancho Santana

While visiting Rancho Santana, you might make a stop by sights like Rancho Santana Beach and Escondido Beach.
A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and a green hill in the background.

Guacalito de La Isla

While Guacalito de La Isla might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Guacalito de la Isla Golf Course and Gigante Beach.
A coastal town with a beach, boats, and lush greenery.
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Centro

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Centro and surrounding area, you can visit San Juan del Sur Beach and San Juan del Sur Port.
A coastal town with a beach, boats, and houses.

Paradise Bay

Though Paradise Bay might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like San Juan del Sur Port and San Juan del Sur Beach.
A coastal landscape with a beach, clear blue waters, and lush green hills.

Pacific Marlin

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

 

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Day trip destinations from Rivas Department

A large bell hanging from a structure, overlooking a town with colonial architecture and a prominent church with red domes.

Granada

A river winding through a hilly landscape with a mountain in the background and a partly cloudy sky.

La Cruz

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, boats, and dense greenery.

San Juan del Sur

Thatched-roof huts with wooden railings, a sandy beach, and a blue structure with chairs.

Tola

A group of people riding horses on a grassy hillside with a view of a large body of water and cliffs in the background.

Playa Colorado

A coastal landscape with lush greenery, a sandy beach, and houses along the cliffside.

Popoyo

A weathered boat on a beach with waves, a house, and trees in the background.

Playa Santo Domingo

A rocky shoreline with clear water, a sandy beach, and a distant hill with trees.

Playa Marsella