Rivas accommodation from AU$71

Even though it's situated 19 kilometres away from the city center, San Juan del Sur is definitely worth checking out. It has 17 available hotels to choose from, including Pelican Eyes Resort and Spa and Villas de Palermo Hotel and Resort.

For more options, try out the Hacienda & Ecolodge Morgan's Rock and the Bahia del Sol Villas & Condominiums. They are located 18 kilometres and 20 kilometres respectively from the center. Others are the Aqua Wellness Resort, 25 kilometres away, and the Casa Marina Condominium Hotel on the Beach, 20 kilometres.

Attractions and Hotels Near Rivas

After seeing Rivas, you could set out to explore the wider region of the Western Nicaragua area. Check out the old towns and historic palaces in Western Nicaragua, or head off and admire the region's beaches and coastal plains. Adventurous visitors can try mountain climbing, hiking and caving.

If you want to explore some nearby cities, try Manzanillo and San Juan del Sur. Journey 20 kilometres to the west of Rivas and you'll locate Manzanillo. That said, San Juan del Sur is 20 kilometres to the south. Manzanillo accommodations include the Machele' s Place Beachside Hotel & Pool and Mukul Beach Golf and Spa. San Juan del Sur options include the Hotel Alcazar and El Jardin Hotel & Restaurant.

Get your fix of local sport by making a journey to Dennis Martinez National Stadium, which can be found to the northwest of Rivas. Planning to stay near the action? The Real InterContinental Managua at Metrocentro Mall and the Crowne Plaza Managua may be just what you're after.

Situated 90 kilometres away from Rivas is Augusto C. Sandino International Airport. Stay nearby at the Best Western Las Mercedes or the Hotel Camino Real Managua.