Isla Ometepe is an island in Lake Nicaragua in the country of Nicaragua. Ometepe is a must-see if you find yourself in Nicaragua. These twin volcanic islands are a remote escape located in the middle of Lago de Nicaragua. There are only a few small settlements on the island, along with a number of small coffee plantations. Finca Magdalena, located on the south-east end of the island, is a humble coffee plantation that allows backpackers to stay and take part in the coffee harvest. Be warned: the conditions are rough and the food is basic (but both are extremely inexpensive). A hike into the jungle nearby will allow you to witness Howler Monkeys and numerous wild birds. The cone of Volcano Maderas is an arduous day-trip that will bring you to a small lake in the heart of the Volcano's cone.

Regions

Cities

• Moyogalpa, harbour village
• Altagracia, eastern side of the island

Other destinations

• Reserva Charco Verde is a nature reserve with abundant wildlife on the southern part of the island, where you can swim, hike and kayak.

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Talk

Get in

You can get to the island by boat or ferry from San Jorge near Rivas for about 2 USD.

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Itineraries

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Sleep

• Finca Magdalena near Balgue is a cooperativly run organic finca. gets quite a lot of tourists (for Ometepe). 2,5 USD in dorm, 1,25 USD in hammock

• Zopilote is a nice place just 2 km before Balgue. owned by very friendly Italians with an anarcho touch. dorm 3 USD, hammock 1,50 USD

• Playa Volcan a place near Merida, cheap.

• Hospedaje Charco Verde $5 - 18 USD per room

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