Town in Rivas, Nicaragua
Can you drink tap water in San Juan del Sur?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in San Juan del Sur?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water; hostels and surf camps offer refills.
Key facts
- In San Juan del Sur: Drink bottled or filtered water; hostels and surf camps offer refills.
- Across Nicaragua: Drink bottled or filtered water; many hostels offer refills. Ice in tourist restaurants is usually purified.
Tap water across Nicaragua
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in San Juan del Sur?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water; hostels and surf camps offer refills.
Can you drink tap water in Nicaragua?
Drink bottled or filtered water; many hostels offer refills. Ice in tourist restaurants is usually purified.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Instituto Nicaragüense de Turismo (INTUR)
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