Tourist and Vacation Guide for Ometepe Island Nicaragua, with Travel Information, detailed Maps, Activities, and Hotels on Ometepe
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Mar 11, 2025
I was headed south to San Juan del Sur, but did a detour to Isla de Ometepe for a few days. Getting to the island is an easy ferry ride. (The smaller wood boats can be a bit rocky if the lake gets …Full review by Gareth C
Dec 4, 2024
5 out of 5, we came to visit to show our kids their roots. Also, enjoyed adventuring, hiking, eating, learning, & making memories together. A travel company assisted us with guided tour, transportati…Full review by amigarciacortez7
Mar 21, 2024
I think we were there at the end of dry season and things were a little bit crispy, but it was still absolutely beautiful. There is so much to explore, you could spend a whole week here. The highligh…Full review by cb102180
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?
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The ferry goes only twice a day, so for the car you should reserve, guides are available everywhere, from Grenada to The Ferry is .5 hour by car. i would suggest to go on the ferrry …
The ferry goes only twice a day, so for the car you should reserve, guides are available everywhere, from Grenada to The Ferry is .5 hour by car. i would suggest to go on the ferrry by foot and take a day taxi in ometepe to drive around. Taxi is very cheap.
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:)
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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, …
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.
Where should we visit to see the best wildlife, especially monkeys?
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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!
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!).
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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. …
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.
How can I get to Punta Jesus Maria from the ferry?
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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 …
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).
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