Isla Ometepe
Isla Ometepe
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Nicolas R
1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Friends
If you look for a reliable and cheap taxi on the island ometepe, I can recommend you Gerald Tijerino. I traveled together with three friends. We paid 5 dollars each for drives that took about 30-40 minutes. He also offers scooter rentals for 24h at a rate of 15 dollars. Motorbikes are avaible at 20 dollars for 24 hours. Gerald usually replied within minutes when communicating over WhatsApp and was always very kind and helpful.
Written 8 August 2022
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Anthony
Bellingham, WA44 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
Ometepe is really a great place. It is remote and more rural feeling than Granada or San Juan Del Sur but in a good way. It has more of a small town vibe. A little slower pace with very kind and friendly people. It's an island vibe for sure and there's very little in the way of commerce going on. The scenery is gorgeous as well with a handful of easily accessed activities and things to do. I'm glad we went and I'm sure anyone else going would feel the same.
Written 27 December 2021
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vintagepaper
Annapolis Royal, Canada27 contributions
Mar 2020
Our son visited the Island a few years ago and highly recommended it to us. We finally made it there and spent twelve days roaming around hanging out with locals. The island is very friendly and if you stay more than a few days you will make lots of Nico friends. The entire island has a laid back atmosphere set against stunning beauty and gorgeous beaches. We enjoyed the towns as much as the more rural areas. We hiked to the top of a volcano, soaked in a beautiful mineral pool and walked beautiful beaches. You can see why we think it’s a little corner of paradise!Would love to go back and spend more time.
Written 10 March 2020
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Sabrina1176
Granada, Nicaragua159 contributions
Feb 2020
We were there for 4 days but could have stayed longer, what a magical place this remote island is! The ferry ride is and adventure itself!
Written 29 February 2020
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carlotatrx
Sant Cugat del Valles, Spain437 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
You can't really say you have visited Nicaragua without going to ometepe. I went to cascada san Ramón and hiked volcano Concepción. I think that three nights and three days is the ideal, or more if you like a more relaxing, laid-back lifestyle.
Written 3 February 2020
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Shula
Frome, UK136 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Beautiful island with its own volcanoes Roads quite than most places,so good for cycling. Don't miss the natural spring pool. Lovely place to cool off.
Written 28 January 2020
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Avi Zum
Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua14 contributions
Jan 2020
Love this place and the people here very gentle and honest. The town of Moyogalpa has all you need atm, bank, supermarket, pharmacies, beauty, etc .. all you can need just walking. People are helpful and sociable.
Written 9 January 2020
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ricK8665XT
Calgary, Canada17 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
The isle of ometepe is a paradise in the rough. Nicaragua is going through a really rough time they need all the tourist revenue they can get
I would recommend the oyo de agua for a nice relaxing day when its hot out and its hot out lots
I would recommend the oyo de agua for a nice relaxing day when its hot out and its hot out lots
Written 20 December 2019
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Marvin Peralta
Highland, NY31 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
Great peaceful and very old fashion with a lot to do
This island is jus wonderfull with awesome people
This island is jus wonderfull with awesome people
Written 13 December 2019
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Simba
Rotterdam, The Netherlands50 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
Lovely jungle island with much amazing green canopies filled with monkeys! Immediately rent a Quad/ATV to be free and explore the island.
Written 22 November 2019
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travelmom62kingston
Vancouver, Canada73 contributions
Four people staying in Granada want to go to Ometepe for a day trip. Possible? Is it best to hire a guide or can we get to the ferry and make our way around the island on our own?
Jo08
Richmond, VA189 contributions
It is possible, but it would make for a long and rushed day, as others suggested. My family and I hired a driver to take us to the ferry. Because we were on Ometepe for several days, we did not hire a guide. Ometepe, although lots of amazing things to attract tourist, still had a very rural feel and we were lucky that we had someone in my family who speaks fluent Spanish. If you have no small children, then if you don't hire a guide, rent bikes or mopeds. The island is very easily navigatable since there is only 1 major road. I would highly recommend more than 1 day. While We liked Granada, we thoroughly enjoyed our time in Ometepe and would love to return!
Hey, Just the info I needed. I am renting a car for the week. Arrive Managua on a Sunday at 1:25. Given customs, pick up car etc.
How far should we drive or try to get to me at early ferry for Ometepe on Monday? Or is it possible to do on Sunday. I think we would miss last ferry.
Anyway, any recs on just staying in managua or trying to get to a closer town would be great.
Have looked at several places to stay on island but not decided yet.
Then probably 2 nights here, 1 night beach, 1 night Leon and back out.
Thanks for the ferry tips and any other tips in advance:)
WorldTraveler_and_Co
Miami, FL208 contributions
There are several ferries that go to Ometepe, we caught one at 11:00 am in San Jose and the ride takes about an hr. If you rent the car in Managua you could take it in the ferry with you, but you don’t really need a car in Ometepe, you could rent an ATV or bike on the Island, we hired a tour guide that drove us around for about $80/day (we were a group of 8), I would suggest spending the night in Managua and taking an early ferry to the Island on Monday, everything closes super early in Ometepe around 7:30 pm so you wouldn’t want to get there late, keep in mind the sun sets around 5:30-6:00pm.
There are some good places in Managua where you could stay and have dinner.
Pitttravelers
Pittsburgh, PA128 contributions
Where should we visit to see the best wildlife, especially monkeys?
Bngraves
23 contributions
I am so sorry for the delay I hope I didn't miss you! If you hike volcano maderas you are in the JUNGLE. It doesn't get more up close and authentic than that!
Douglas M
Acworth, GA843 contributions
My wife and I fly in to Nicaragua on the evening of May 3rd - we have the 4th-9th to see 3 target places
1 Ometepe Island: goal 4 days - best place to stay on beach? Best place to rent quad cycle?
2.Granada: 2 days and take in Live Volcano tour on one of those days - can you recommend tour company to take us from hotel in Granada to see live volcano - we want a guided tour and can be with a group for that excursion.
What is the best itinerary in your opinon and best way to get to each without renting a car (I drive enough as it is!).
Reese_Happywanderer
New York City, NY584 contributions
Hi! I'm traveling to Nicaragua next week. I plan on visiting Ometepe but i'm staying in San Juan Del Sur and taking a shared shuttle to the ferry. That is also an option for you. Alternatively, look into Xalli Ometepe Beach Hotel or Hotel Villa Paraiso are both on the beach. There's also Totoco Eco-Lodge on Ometepe Island ( on the slopes of Maderas Volcano), not sure about renting ATVs. The Tribal Hotel in Granada is stunning!!!! As for volcano tours, look into Tierra Tours or Julio Tours. Transportation around Nicaragua can be done by taxi or shared shuttle. Adelante, Bigfoot Hostel, offer shared shuttles to your desired destination.
Reese_Happywanderer
New York City, NY584 contributions
How can I get to Punta Jesus Maria from the ferry?
Karen H
Galiano Island BC7 contributions
Sorry, I erred on the bus fares. The fare will be about $0.25. The bus that goes right down to the San Jose ferry will probably be going to Altagracia. Walk up to the road to catch the bus that will be going toward Punta Jesus Maria (to the left).
Jessie T
20 contributions
Hi there, where did you stay in Ometepe? It seems difficult to find something online.
deb-terr
Brockville, Canada454 contributions
Xalli, Ometepe Beach Hotel is by far the best, although a little on the expensive side! For a much much cheaper alternative but still a great place on the beach, go to Santa Cruz: Casa Hotel Istiam.
Michelle L
Somerville, MA13 contributions
Hola,
Yo veo mucha información de los ferries para llegar a la isla, pero todavÃa me quedo con algunas dudas. Tal vez ustedes podrÃan ayudarme. :)
¿Alguien sabe los precios para un ferry de San Jorge a Moyogalpa? (precios para personas y carros)
¿Hay un sitio web o número telefónico que podrÃa consultar para hacer reservaciones/preguntas?
MuchÃsimas gracias!
Hi all!
I see lots of information about the ferries to the island, but somehow I'm still left with a few questions. Perhaps someone could help me figure out the following answers:
How much does it cost for a the ferry from San Jorge to Moyogalpa? (per person & per car)
Is there a website or phone number that I could consult with any further questions?
Thanks so much (in advance) for your help!
Kayla G
Washington DC, DC181 contributions
the ferry was about $4-5 each way per person in May 2015..was easy to buy tickets at the ferry office at the port before departure.
Isla Ometepe (Moyogalpa) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- Hotels near Isla Ometepe:
- (0.02 km) Hostalito Irigoyen
- (0.13 km) The Landing Hotel
- (0.10 km) Hotel Ometepetl
- (0.08 km) Hostel Papagayo
- (0.09 km) Hostal Don Julio
- Restaurants near Isla Ometepe:
- (0.13 km) El Picante Mexican Restaurant
- (0.26 km) The Cornerhouse
- (0.09 km) El Navegante De Ometepe
- (0.24 km) Restaurante y Hotel Aly
- (0.30 km) Chidos Pizza