Must-see attractions in Isla de Ometepe

  • Volcán Maderas

    Isla de Ometepe

    Climbing this 1394m volcano is challenging but worthwhile. Guides are required for the seven- to eight-hour round-trip trek (with four to five hours of…

  • Volcán Concepción

    Isla de Ometepe

    This massive (and active) volcano is an Ometepe landmark. The seven- to 10-hour hike up loose volcanic stone to the summit of this looming peak can be…

  • Museos El Ceibo

    Isla de Ometepe

    The excellent Museo Numismástico (Money Museum) documents the troubled history of the Nicaraguan economy through its coins and banknotes. Across the road,…

  • Cascada San Ramón

    Isla de Ometepe

    This stunning 40m waterfall is one of the jewels of the island. The 3.7km trail begins at the Estación Biológica de Ometepe. You can drive 2.2km up to the…

  • Reserva Charco Verde

    Isla de Ometepe

    Rich with wildlife and fringed with black-sand beaches, this wooded ecological reserve is a quiet spot for hiking, birdwatching and taking a dip in the…

  • Punta Jesus Maria

    Isla de Ometepe

    Just outside the town of Esquipulas, this well-signed sand spit stretches out into the lake for more than 1km at the height of the dry season, when lake…

  • Isla Grande

    Isla de Ometepe

    Close to Altagracia, this island, basically a plantain finca (farm) gone feral, is rarely visited despite being a fantastic place for birdwatching. If you…

  • Museo de Ometepe

    Isla de Ometepe

    The village's main attraction is this museum packed with information (in Spanish) about the island. (Though you’ll find a much more comprehensive…

  • Monoliths

    Isla de Ometepe

    A place to see some of the finest remaining ancient excavated statues on Ometepe is beside the Altagracia church, close to the Parque Central, where a…

  • Galería de Arte Casa de Artista

    Isla de Ometepe

    Near the beach, local artist Abel shows off his work – from nudes and still life to landscapes. Swing by and have a look; it's signposted from the main…

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