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Isla de Ometepe Things to See and Do
Most of Ometepe's activities revolve around the area's stunning natural beauty and ecological diversity. Don't miss Charco Verde, Ojo de Agua or one of the many organizad treks up the volcanoes. Some people come to Ometepe just to relax, and the island has some great beaches. Playa Santo Domingo is a prime spot with a row of hotels and restaurants. There's enough here to occupy any traveler for several days.
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San Ramón Waterfall
The San Ramón Waterfall is a spectacular natural wonder, and one of the highlights of a trip to Ometepe. In June 2008 the path to the waterfall had been blocked by a recent landslide and was too dangerous to traverse. It was expected that the earth would be cleared within the next few months. ...
The San Ramón Waterfall is a spectacular natural wonder, and one of the highlights of a trip to Ometepe. In June 2008 the path to the waterfall had been blocked by a recent landslide and was too dangerous to traverse. It was expected that the earth would be cleared within the next few months. ...
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Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua
Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua
Petroglyphs
These ancient stone carvings are one of Ometepe's most famous attractions. The earliest date back over 4,000 years – some of the oldest art you can find in the Americas. They're scattered all over the island, but some of the best concentrations are found on Magdalena Farms and El Porvenir, both...
These ancient stone carvings are one of Ometepe's most famous attractions. The earliest date back over 4,000 years – some of the oldest art you can find in the Americas. They're scattered all over the island, but some of the best concentrations are found on Magdalena Farms and El Porvenir, both...
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Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua
Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua
Volcán Maderas Hike
Volcán Maderas is Ometepe's junior volcano, rising up just 1394 meters, but can offer climbs that are just as challenging as Volcán Concepción. Since Maderas is dormant, most visitors head for the summit. Like Volcán Concepción, a guide is absolutely essential to scale Madera. The climb is...
Volcán Maderas is Ometepe's junior volcano, rising up just 1394 meters, but can offer climbs that are just as challenging as Volcán Concepción. Since Maderas is dormant, most visitors head for the summit. Like Volcán Concepción, a guide is absolutely essential to scale Madera. The climb is...
Trekking, Hiking
Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua
Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua
Kayaking
One of Ometepe's most popular activities is kayaking, particularly around the area of Charco Verde. Isla el Quiste, located just offshore, is one excellent destination. It'll take you about 30 minutes to kayak there, where you can enjoy beautiful beaches and look for birds and monkeys. Another...
One of Ometepe's most popular activities is kayaking, particularly around the area of Charco Verde. Isla el Quiste, located just offshore, is one excellent destination. It'll take you about 30 minutes to kayak there, where you can enjoy beautiful beaches and look for birds and monkeys. Another...
Kayaking
Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua
Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua
Biking
Ometepe is quite a big island, and it's unreasonable to expect to conquer the whole thing by bike. It's also important to remember that many of Ometepe's roads are brutally rough. The trip between Moyogalpa and Charco Verde is paved, and only around 15 kilometers long. This area can be easily...
Ometepe is quite a big island, and it's unreasonable to expect to conquer the whole thing by bike. It's also important to remember that many of Ometepe's roads are brutally rough. The trip between Moyogalpa and Charco Verde is paved, and only around 15 kilometers long. This area can be easily...
Bicycling
Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua
Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua
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