Title: Things to Do in Rivas Department in 2026 | Expedia.com # Things to do in Rivas Department ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Rivas Department Types of activities Where to stay [Rivas Department Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Rivas-Department.dx6314224) ![most amazing place in Nicaragua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351048/892f26d4-1323-49f9-b2c6-37584b1f5865.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![most amazing place in Nicaragua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351048/892f26d4-1323-49f9-b2c6-37584b1f5865.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dreamy right. #BeachBound](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351051/2667a70f-cfaa-4d3d-828a-dd1a2718ae7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunsets are magical on the West Coast of Nicaragua. #BeachBound](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351051/606f0c55-5c68-4af9-8231-5dfaaed64978.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The view of San Juan Del Sur from the Christ of the Mercy vista. #BeachBound](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6212446/56c9c456-182b-4a39-a800-07bd2a23fb71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Rivas Department Attractions If you're ready to hit the streets of Rivas Department, join one of the top [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6314224&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips) on offer, and have a friendly guide show you some of the most popular sights. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Rivas Department ### Tours & day trips [See all 23 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6314224&location=Rivas+Department&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Nicaragua Full Day Experience from Costa Rica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49491616/bd36e02c-99e3-4ba6-bcfd-1bc9eb455245.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Nicaragua Full Day Experience from Costa Rica 15h $350 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/nicaragua-full-day-experience-from-costa-rica.a49491616.activity-details?&rid=6314224&location=Rivas+Department&swp=off) ![Nicaragua in a Day – Colonial Landmarks & Historical Treasures](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46931133/2b2aad74-800b-4da5-ac90-957d8a235545.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Nicaragua in a Day – Colonial Landmarks & Historical Treasures 12h Free cancellation available $210 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tour-nicaragua-one-day-costa-rica-historical-and-colonial.a46931133.activity-details?&rid=6314224&location=Rivas+Department&swp=off) ![One day Nicaragua It is a day of many surprises](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44897257/13f29cde-4b86-49c6-8b34-ff0dcb7baca3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### One day Nicaragua It is a day of many surprises 10h Free cancellation available $200 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/one-day-nicaragua-it-is-a-day-of-many-surprises.a44897257.activity-details?&rid=6314224&location=Rivas+Department&swp=off) ![Rainforest Bijagua Ranas Costa Rica Excursions Travels](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2711726/0458c296-ef11-439e-92b5-893b964212d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rainforest Bijagua Ranas Costa Rica Excursions Travels 8h 9.2/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $182 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rainforest-bijagua-ranas-costa-rica-excursions-travels.a2711726.activity-details?&rid=6314224&location=Rivas+Department&swp=off) ![3 Hour ATV Adventure Tour in El Jobo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46891504/5e989c17-aaa5-43e9-b33c-85ddd836f3f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3 Hour ATV Adventure Tour in El Jobo 3h 10/10 1 Viator review $130 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/3-hour-atv-adventure-tour-in-el-jobo.a46891504.activity-details?&rid=6314224&location=Rivas+Department&swp=off) ![From Managua: Ometepe Island Full Day Trip on The 11th Wonder](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50182643/47ae85a3-7b67-4555-accc-71a51ce7d4cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Managua: Ometepe Island Full Day Trip on The 11th Wonder 12h Free cancellation available $300 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/nicaraguas-ometepe-island-the-11th-wonder-of-the-world.a50182643.activity-details?&rid=6314224&location=Rivas+Department&swp=off) ![offer on atv tours mud, trails and more](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48231161/8c7d76e7-55f2-4c2c-a28c-8672bafd671e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### offer on atv tours mud, trails and more 3h Free cancellation available $130 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/atv-tour-also-in-costa-rica.a48231161.activity-details?&rid=6314224&location=Rivas+Department&swp=off) ![Private Tour Zipline and Adventure Park from San Juan del Sur](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49087358/1f36eea0-c646-4410-bbe1-712549510d35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour Zipline and Adventure Park from San Juan del Sur 6h 30m $161 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-zipline-and-adventure-park-from-san-juan-del-sur.a49087358.activity-details?&rid=6314224&location=Rivas+Department&swp=off) ![Horseback Riding Tour in Playa Maderas, San Juan del Sur also in Costa Rica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5066861/091d2a0c-1ae3-4930-8b7b-9308d4ceb41e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Horseback Riding Tour in Playa Maderas, San Juan del Sur also in Costa Rica 2h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $90 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/horseback-riding-tour-in-playa-maderas-san-juan-del-sur-also-in-costa-rica.a5066861.activity-details?&rid=6314224&location=Rivas+Department&swp=off) ![ATV Tours at JW Marriott All-Inclusive Resort Costa Rica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47113714/489eae9b-84d1-4235-99de-03729e0eeb5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### ATV Tours at JW Marriott All-Inclusive Resort Costa Rica 2h 10/10 2 verified reviews Free cancellation available $85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/atv-beach-tour-at-hotel-dreams-las-mareas-costa-rica.a47113714.activity-details?&rid=6314224&location=Rivas+Department&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6314224&location=Rivas+Department&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Boat tour, Snorkeling and Sunset](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48914066/3571f711-d729-42b1-b19e-253d3cc67fdd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Boat tour, Snorkeling and Sunset 3h Free cancellation available $260 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-sunset-snorkeling-boat-tour-at-dreams-las-mareas.a48914066.activity-details?&rid=6314224&location=Rivas+Department&swp=off) ![2-Hour Guided Surf Lesson in Playa Maderas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4840033/9dbcb2e9-2d19-487a-aac9-bbeadb184194.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2-Hour Guided Surf Lesson in Playa Maderas 2h 7.4/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/2-hour-guided-surf-lesson-in-playa-maderas.a4840033.activity-details?&rid=6314224&location=Rivas+Department&swp=off) ![Sunset and snorkel at JW Marriott All-Inclusive Resort Costa Rica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50187218/95c2ea63-8a8a-45aa-a2f5-e9a739edace1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sunset and snorkel at JW Marriott All-Inclusive Resort Costa Rica 3h Free cancellation available $155 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sunset-and-snorkeling-at-the-dreams-las-mareas-costa-rica-hotel.a50187218.activity-details?&rid=6314224&location=Rivas+Department&swp=off) ![Surfing in San Juan del Sur: Surf Lessons in Nicaragua](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48079064/e7b8da13-0d77-4ccd-a2bc-8687b3a9db46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Surfing in San Juan del Sur: Surf Lessons in Nicaragua 2h Free cancellation available $117 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/surfing-in-san-juan-del-sur-surf-lessons-in-nicaragua.a48079064.activity-details?&rid=6314224&location=Rivas+Department&swp=off) ![Private Kayaking Experience in Ometepe](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4724840/7b07841f-8449-45e1-87a4-c7296c9c6b5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Kayaking Experience in Ometepe 2h 10/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $33 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-kayaking-experience-in-ometepe.a4724840.activity-details?&rid=6314224&location=Rivas+Department&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6314224&location=Rivas+Department&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![2-Hour Guided Surf Lesson in Playa Maderas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4840033/9dbcb2e9-2d19-487a-aac9-bbeadb184194.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2-Hour Guided Surf Lesson in Playa Maderas 2h 7.4/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/2-hour-guided-surf-lesson-in-playa-maderas.a4840033.activity-details?&rid=6314224&location=Rivas+Department&swp=off) ![Surfing in San Juan del Sur: Surf Lessons in Nicaragua](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48079064/e7b8da13-0d77-4ccd-a2bc-8687b3a9db46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Surfing in San Juan del Sur: Surf Lessons in Nicaragua 2h Free cancellation available $117 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/surfing-in-san-juan-del-sur-surf-lessons-in-nicaragua.a48079064.activity-details?&rid=6314224&location=Rivas+Department&swp=off) ![Learn Spanish on the beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4110107/6ce90705-cf0f-4819-9a72-0c62c95ccef1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Learn Spanish on the beach 5d Free cancellation available $179 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/learn-spanish-on-the-beach.a4110107.activity-details?&rid=6314224&location=Rivas+Department&swp=off) ![Spanish lesson and homestay, Lago Azul Spanish School](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/862651/5c9af0c8-6f83-40c0-b24a-363de5b178a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Spanish lesson and homestay, Lago Azul Spanish School 5d Free cancellation available $297 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/spanish-lesson-and-homestay-lago-azul-spanish-school.a862651.activity-details?&rid=6314224&location=Rivas+Department&swp=off) ## What to do in Rivas Department - With kids ### Things to Do in Rivas Department with Kids Rivas Department is a terrific destination for a family escape. Take the little ones along and enjoy these popular [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6314224&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) together: - [Masaya Volcano, Catarina overlook and Granada tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/masaya-volcano-catarina-overlook-and-granada-tour.a2117435.activity-details) - [A great tour day for the ISLAND OF OMETEPE.](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/a-great-tour-day-for-the-island-of-ometepe.a1036140.activity-details) - [Spanish lesson and homestay, Lago Azul Spanish School](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/learn-spanish-in-lago-azul-spanish-school-san-juan-del-sur-nicaragua.a862651.activity-details) - [Full-Day Costa Rican Nature Tour with Blue River & Hot Springs](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-costa-rican-nature-tour-with-blue-river-hot-springs.a431118.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Rivas Department? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Rivas Department ![Sunny day in San Juan Del Sur ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111607/8c3fe3f3-b2f0-448a-bfc4-0372ae060139.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Juan del Sur Beach 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. [](https://expedia.com/San-Juan-Del-Sur-Beach-San-Juan-del-Sur.d6111607.Vacation-Attraction) ![El Remanso Beach ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621558565604/8db4077d-aa37-43b0-a1e5-a48335c609ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### El Remanso Beach If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, El Remanso 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. [](https://expedia.com/El-Remanso-Beach-San-Juan-del-Sur.d553248621558565604.Vacation-Attraction) ![Empty blue water beach in south Nicaragua, Central America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621564732261/f20b370a-6c8f-4bd4-87bf-694ac5b4fff4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maderas Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Maderas Beach during your travels in San Juan del Sur? Discover the bars in this relaxing area, or seek out the surfing spots. [](https://expedia.com/Maderas-Beach-San-Juan-del-Sur.d553248621564732261.Vacation-Attraction) ![Next time you find yourself in Nicaragua, skip the tourist hordes and party scene of San Juan Del Sur, and head up the coast a little bit to Playa Gigante. It's a beautiful, quiet little beach town, with some really decent surfing, and a few really great restaurants. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351050/c2ca0f49-044e-43c7-a407-abbe1ccd12cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gigante Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Gigante Beach during your travels in Tola? [](https://expedia.com/Gigante-Beach-Tola.d553248621556372365.Vacation-Attraction) ![Surf Boards Available For Rent In Playa Hermosa; Nicaragua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621558565605/1514ad8b-5f08-417c-8362-b91ea8647dc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hermosa Beach If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Hermosa 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. [](https://expedia.com/Hermosa-Beach-San-Juan-del-Sur.d553248621558565605.Vacation-Attraction) ![What more can you ask for??](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000429015/e86295d3-bce9-4907-931f-f02755615f04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santo Domingo Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Santo Domingo Beach during your travels in Altagracia? [](https://expedia.com/Santo-Domingo-Beach-Altagracia.d6111614.Vacation-Attraction) ![Nacascolo Bay, Nicaragua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621579133497/646bdc42-a331-400f-b676-2f525d399fe7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nacascolo Beach If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Nacascolo 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. [](https://expedia.com/Nacascolo-Beach-San-Juan-del-Sur.d553248621579133497.Vacation-Attraction) ![Playa Marsella, a lovely quiet beach in this popular southern surf coast area, Playa Marsella, San Juan del Sur, Rivas, Nicaragua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532965084/b4637dd5-a0bc-4a3d-af8c-4236e04482b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Playa Marsella If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Playa Marsella 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. [](https://expedia.com/Playa-Marsella-San-Juan-del-Sur.d553248621532965084.Vacation-Attraction) #### Rancho Santana Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Rancho Santana Beach during your trip to Jiquelite? [](https://expedia.com/Rancho-Santana-Beach-Rancho-Santana.d660274717350367232.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Rivas Department ![On the road to our beachside homestay.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635998122727/dbdde768-085d-49b8-9b0b-cb47a5a1192e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rancho Santana While visiting Rancho Santana, you might make a stop by sights like Rancho Santana Beach and Santana Beach. [](https://expedia.com/San-Juan-Del-Sur-Rancho-Santana.dx553248635976400342) ![High point panoramic view from Christ of the Mercy statue standing on a cliff above the bay of San Juan del Sur in Nicaragua.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944717822204973056/d95f7c65-e0cd-4ee5-b3a9-6dc04c17b2a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/San-Juan-Del-Sur-Centro.dx944717822204973056) ![Beach on Emerald Coast of Nicaragua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976396839/4f2f3116-4c8d-4916-a445-e1deeb828556.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Tola-Guacalito-De-La-Isla.dx553248635976396839) ![San Juan Del Sur cruise port in Nicaragua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976400305/f9afb5ba-9b40-41ad-82e0-d4fe756e5bc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Paradise Bay 4.5/5(3 area reviews) Though Paradise Bay might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Old Lighthouse Trail and San Juan del Sur Port. [](https://expedia.com/San-Juan-Del-Sur-Paradise-Bay.dx553248635976400305) ![360 vr view of laguna in pacific ocean](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976400042/e89afe3e-6d9b-48f7-9a4e-9ff0a8bcd7ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/San-Juan-Del-Sur-Pacific-Marlin.dx553248635976400042) ![Plage de San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981724880/52ffab6e-801e-4208-bd92-94e691bbaae1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Playa La Redonda 5/5(5 area reviews) Visitors to Playa La Redonda enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Gigante Beach is worth a stop. [](https://expedia.com/Tola-Playa-La-Redonda.dx553248633981724880) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Rivas Department ![Granada Cathedral featuring interior views, a church or cathedral and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111602/9633acb8-372a-4915-8eee-94a205907f5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Granada ![scenic Playa Rajada near La Cruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034169/7ab51724-06a2-4b2f-827e-9f106a11ff9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### La Cruz ![To some this beach is only a pitstop on the way to the island of Ometepe. But it is also great for a photo safari. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046927/7e67ed7c-499e-4cbc-83d8-185ec2ae8718.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rivas ![San Juan del Sur showing a sandy beach, a bay or harbor and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6212446/0b3ce174-12aa-4dd6-9ab1-f29e3ac437a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San Juan del Sur ![Beautiful surf beach with offshore winds. #Blue #beachtips](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/319627380639401470/fad47f07-e5bf-4ebe-ad8b-38e87aa8ce4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tola ![Ometepe Island, Nicaragua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351046/a0612c5f-fd7f-48a0-81e3-07cb945cecdc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Moyogalpa ![If stopping to visit ISLA de Ometepe, Nicaragua (and you should) make sure to stay at LEAST one night at the Finca Magdalena, a beautiful farm tucked away in the jungle. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351047/654fce60-51ca-4767-8dae-6d29c5371d97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Balgue ![Ometepe is an island in the middle of Lake Nicaragua. It is shaped as an Eight and has two volcanos in it. Its a sanctuary with little man-made constructions and a very simple life style #GreatOutdoors.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351048/6b28dfed-cbc9-44c1-a9ec-3cf3a5860cb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Altagracia ## Frequently asked questions ### What to do in Rivas Department on a sunny day? > - [Full-Day Costa Rican Nature Tour with Blue River & Hot Springs](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-costa-rican-nature-tour-with-blue-river-hot-springs.a431118.activity-details) > - [Private: Islanders day in Granada](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-islanders-day-in-granada.a2232249.activity-details) > - [Nicaragua One Day Tour from Costa Rica](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/nicaragua-one-day-tour-from-costa-rica.a630757.activity-details) > - [Private: Granada Colonial City & Islets](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-granada-colonial-city-islets.a2232877.activity-details) ### Are there cheap things to do in Rivas Department? ### What can you do in Rivas Department for free? > - San Juan del Sur Beach > - Maderas Beach > - San Juan del Sur Port > - El Remanso Beach ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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