Best beaches in Santa María del Mar

1 ranked beach in Santa María del Mar, Chinandega Department

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Playa Santa María del Mar

A recognized Chinandega beach stop with local facilities, broad sand, and easy coastal access.

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What makes Santa María del Mar's beaches stand out?

Santa María del Mar sits in Chinandega Department, Nicaragua and is home to 1 ranked beach on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Santa María del Mar or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.