11 Options for Fitness in San Juan Del Sur
There are tons of options for fitness in San Juan Del Sur. Enjoy the tropical climate and the year round outdoor opportunities that come with it.
If you’re thinking of moving to or investing in Nicaragua check out these eleven great options here.
Gyms
Fight Club Gym is located three blocks from the beach in San Juan Del Dur. If you’re expecting a Gold’s Gym you might be disappointed. But for a small town in Central America the free weight selection and group fitness classes are excellent. There’s are Olympic bars, racks, kettle bells, bumper weights, dumbbells up to 60 pounds and a real boxing ring.
If you like that old school style it’s great for weight lifting.
Class Schedule as of March 2020
Group fitness options at the gym are better than the cardio machines. So for cardio workouts drop into one of these classes, or run the beach in the morning or afternoon:)
The class options include CrossFit, Zumba, Boot Camp, Boxing, MMA & Ju Jitsu
The gym is not air conditioned. So do like the locals do and come in the morning or around sunset when it’s cooler.
Prices as of March 2020
Prices are very reasonable. Nicaraguans and permanent residents pay $20 a month including unlimited classes.
Drop in’s are $5 for the day, a week is $15 and the month is $30 if you’re down for a visit.
Here’s the location for Fight Club Gym on the map:
Fight Club Gym Location
Surfing
Playa Maderas
With off-shore winds 300+ days a year Nicaragua is one of the most consistent surf destinations in the world. There are four solid breaks within 25 minutes of San Juan Del Sur: the beaches at Yankee, Hermosa, Remanso and Maderas.
The experts are more often at Maderas which can get a little crowded at times. It hosted the surf competition for the Central American Games. For easier waves to learn on, head to Remanso or Hermosa. The latter of which was the location for two seasons of the TV show Survivor.
Yoga
Zen Yoga is the most popular yoga studio in San Juan Del Sur. Located just off the Central Park it offers drop ins and monthly memberships.
Excellent international and local teachers provide classes 6 days a week. If you need a little zen in your beach life head down for a class.
Zen Yoga Schedule and Pricing as of March 2020
Location for Zen Yoga:
Zen Yoga Location
Running and walking
The horseshoe shaped beach in San Juan Del Sur is almost exactly a mile long. 1.06 miles to be exact. Which makes it perfect to count out those morning miles!
Around sunrise and sunset plenty of walkers and runners are out taking advantage of the cooler temperatures. If you’re running check the tide as medium and low tides give the widest and smoothest surface to jog on.
There are also walking trails near the new Bahia Portal Del Mar development just north of town. This new development has close to 6 kilometres of walking trails with more coming.
Other popular trails in town are found at the El Encanto Del Sur development just south of San Juan Del Sur and the Lighthouse Hike starting just from the south end of the bay near the port facilities. Just like the gym most of these hikes are best in the early morning or late afternoon when its cooler and the breezes are stronger :)
Kayaking and Paddle Boarding
Portal Del Mar also has kayaks and paddle boards for rent. Nacalscolo bay is calm and protected, perfect for paddling out.
Portal Del Mar is a new real estate development in San Juan Del Sur. They will soon be coming out with building lots for sale.
It’s located alongside the Aquaholic Beach Bar on Playa Nacalscolo. The charge $10 for a kayak or paddle board rental for as long as you want all day.
Here's the location for Portal Del Mar.
Bahia Portal Del Mar / Aqualholic Beach Bar Location
Beach Volleyball
The beach volleyball in San Juan Del Sur kicks off every afternoon. The locals have talent, and foreigners join in if they can keep up. If your not as skilled its a great place to have a sunset drink and watch the action on the sand.
There are organized times for the kids on the weekends and rotating camps and clinics too.
The beach volleyball courts are right in the centre of the beach. Directly opposite the Nica Life Realty / Century 21 real estate office.
Beach volleyball in San Juan Del Sur
Want to know more about San Juan Del Sur? Contact me!
Joel Stott-Jess
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Joel Stott-Jess is a New York Times featured agent / broker in San Juan Del Sur.
Originally from Alberta, Canada he has been doing business in Nicaragua since 2014.
An investment consultant, serial entrepreneur, surfer, and outdoor enthusiast he is an expert on the real estate and business markets in Nicaragua. He also operates The Central Investor, a real estate and investment blog focused on the entire Central American region.