San Juan River (Nicaragua)

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For other rivers with the same name, see San Juan River

The San Juan River is a 180 km river that flows east out of Lake Nicaragua into the Carribean Sea. It was part, with the lake, of a proposed route for a Nicaragua Canal in the 19th century. The idea of the project has been revived in the last decade, including the possibility of other routes within the country. The Ecocanal project has obtained a Concession from the The National Assembly of Nicaragua to re-open the San Juan River for commercial barge traffic.

The San Juan River is home to freshwater bull sharks that also go into Lake Nicaragua. Along with being a home to many different types of marine life, the San Juan River is very beautiful. The San Juan Bay has wonderful sencery and is a great place to excape from the rush life.