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Experience the world’s most unique
lake island from an unrivaled vantage
point - San Juan de la Isla - Nicaragua’s
most comfortable and authentic island
lodge.
With a lakefront location on Sto. Domingo Beach,
San Juan de la Isla provides stunning vistas of
Ometepe’s two towering volcanoes: the rugged,
active “Volcan Concepcion” and the misty, cloud-
forestwrapped “Volcan Maderas”. The volcano
lodge’s beachfront location is ideal for swimming
in Lake Nicaragua’s warm waters, hiking inside
nature reserves, mountain biking, horseback
riding and volcano climbing.
Perhaps best of all is the authentic rural ambience
of San Juan de la Isla, which is set inside
the Finca San Juan, a tropical fruit tree
plantation surrounded by precious
hardwood trees and rare wildlife. The
understated, century-old spanish
colonial hacienda house has been
faithfully restored. Lodging is exclusive,
limited to ten colonial rooms, three
independent bungalows and five log cabins, set
along the beach under swaying coconut palms.
Welcometo San Juan dela Isla!
LodgeComfort, privacy, rural luxury, great lake and
volcano views, authentic nicaraguan hacienda
style, a long sandy beach and warm water all
invite the visitor to make San Juan de la Isla the
first choice for a beachfront lodge on Ometepe
Island. With more than 160 acres of lush green
fields, forest, streams and fruit trees.
The lodge grounds reflect the tranquility of
Latin America’s second largest lake. Void of
the pretension or kitsch so recurrent in Central
American island lodging, the San Juan de la
Isla Lodge is an ideal base for visitors who
wish to feel at one with the island’s nature and
culture.
“We had a beachfront log cabin. We woke up to beautiful sunrises, watched monkeys on the trees overhead. This is a great place to stay.”
PJPHughes California, USA
allow guests to rest in a quiet ambience, with
splendid lake views.
Cozy, well-lit interiors are decorated by nicaraguan
handmade, wooden furniture, antiques, sculp-
tures, pre-columbian pieces, paintings and hand-
crafts. The facilities offer great comfort, and the
warm and guest-oriented staff
make the stay pleasant and
unforgettable.
Ideal destination to enjoy
a family vacation or an
escapade
with friends.
Healthy meals are served on the open-air corri-
dors of the old Casa Hacienda and on the terrac-
es located just a few meters from the lake shore.
The menu, mainly consisting of local dishes,
highlights fresh, seasonal produce, that ensures
excellent quality food and a variety of natural bev-
erages.
The RestaurantRanging from tasty soups and healthy salads
to fresh fish, light pastas, grilled steak and
chicken, the dishes offer the best combination
of traditional cooking and fine quality ingredi-
ents, managing to amaze the diners’ palates.
Completing the menu are original, fruit-based
homemade desserts.
clairesadventures Toronto, Canadá
Everything we had was freshly prepared and tasty. The churrasco dinner was the best steak we had in Nicaragua!
With a sense of freedom evoked by the breeze
from the lake and the rhythmic music of the
waves, you can enjoy a fun, varied
atmosphere amidst the convergence
of our guests. Its simple structure,
based on natural material and rustic
feel, harmonizes with the environment.
“Jicaro” BarThe bar offers a great variety of cocktails,
national and international liquors. Some of
the most popular are those made with the
national rum, Flor de Caña, and tropical
fruit mixtures, including the palate-
refreshing Macuá, Mojito, Piña
Colada, and Caipirinha.
Boats to San JorgeFerrys to San Jorge
N
S
EW Punta Robles
Punta PapaturroPunta Culco
LA FLOR
La Providencia
Chilaite Los Hatillos
El Chipote
La Peñita
Los Gemelos
Pekin
La Polonia La SabanaLava
El Rincon
Los Rodeos
Sintiope
El Quino
TILGÜE
Ojo de Agua
La Peña Inculta
La Union El Mogote
Los Ramos
Cabrera
La PrimaveraPlaya del Este
Villa ParaisoFinca Santo Domingo
San Fernando
Punta El Delirio
Little Morgan’s
Madroñal La PalmeraLa Palmera
TotocoFinca El Porvenir
SenderoEl Porvenir
La Argentina
Laguna de Maderas
SenderoSan Ramon
Cascada San Ramon
SAN RAMONEl Guineo
Punta San RamonBiological
StationPunta Los Angeles
La Tijereta
TICHANA
SAN PEDRO
Punta San Pedro
La Florida
La Fuente
El Cairo Punta La Fuente
Maderas VolcanoA dormant volcano (1,394 m high, 24½ km maximal diameter) wrapped in thick forest and is home to the only cloud forest in Nicaragua’s Pacific Basin other than Volcán Mombacho. The 400 x 150 m cold, misty crater lake is a 4-7 hr hike to and is easiest reached by the trail from Finca Magdalena. Maderas has 4,100 ha of forest set aside as a nature reserve.
LA PALMA
Potrerillos
EL COROZALEL COROZAL
Punta El Corozal Corozal Viejo
Punta Gorda
Pulman
Las Cuchillas
SenderoMagdalena
Finca Magdalena
El ZopiloteEl Zopilote
Santa Cruz
El TisteroEl Tistero
San Juan de la Isla
This lake front private fruit hacienda offers unique tropical nature, privacy, one of the sandiest beaches on the island, numerous adventure activities, great views, home cooked meals and the island’s finest hotel.
La Peña Inculta TrailA hiking and bird watching trail in the best preserved lowland forest on Ometepe. The Peña trail cuts through volcanic rock fields trapped in tropical dry forest and is home to some of the islands oldest trees and thousands of nesting parakeets and parrots like the endangered Yellow-napped Amazon Parrot, while howler and white-faced monkeys are also prevalent.
Santo DomingoLocated on the windward side of the isthmus that connects the two volcanoes, this is the island’s best beach with ample sand in the dry season and a reliable onshore wind most of the year. The beach offers numerous lodging options.
Finca MagdalenaA sustainable coffee cooperative farm and backpacker lodge (constructed in 1888) is also a principle visit site for its numerous pre-Columbian petroglyphs and year-round access to the Maderas cloud forest nature reserve and summit trail.
HotelLa Omaja
San RamonThe 2-3 hour hike from a private ranch to the cascade is a good way to view Maderas’ tropical dry forest nature and great lake views. The cascade hike can be done without a guide.
Punta El Congo
ISTMO DE ISTIÁNISTMO DE ISTIÁNEl Istián
Istian RiverAn excellent place for bird watching site and best kayaking site on the island, this river that cuts into then isthmus that connects the islands’ two great volcanoes in accessible from Mérida.
PuntaSanta María
HaciendaMérida
Isla de los Monos
Isla del Quiste
Punta Piñuela
Punta Coyolmi
Sinacampa
El Tesoro del Pirata
Llano Verde
Santa Teresa
Los Ramos
Santa Teresa
Las Guabas
La TrinidadTibicheTibiche
Punta Zaragoza
Santa Ana
Finca La Esperanza
Miradordel Diablo
Chico Largo
Finca Venecia
Charco Verde
San José del SurA simple port that receives the island’s biggest ferry, with two departures and arrivals per day from San Jorge. One of Concepcion’s south side principle villages.
Charco Verde LagoonThis deep green pond is located on a private ranch on the south coast of Ometepe is a place of legends and mystery. Home to numerous resident and migratory birds, boas and other reptiles, it is also home to one of the country’s most unique folkloric figures Chico Largo, a hotel and restaurant.
Sta MartaSAN LAZARO
La MuñecaSACRAMENTO
Finca La Florida
El Triguero Punta El Refugio Punta Viva
El Ceibo MuseumThe finest pre-Columbian Museum on the island and one of the best in Nicaragua. El Ceibo displays a very diverse and complete private collection and record of indigenous stone and ceramic works that spans 6 millenniums. Located 11 km from Moyogalpa the complex also has an extensive Nicaraguan currency museum.
Concepcion VolcanoNicaragua’s second highest volcano. Concepcion (1,610 m high, 36½ km maximal diameter) is an active volcano and one of the most symmetrical cones in the world it is covered by 2,200 ha of protected forest. The 6-8 hour climb of Concepcion requires excellent physical condition as well as a local expert guide. One can expect high winds, lose rocks and spectacular views.
Punta Jesus MariaA sandy spit that offers spectacular views of the island, also known as Punta de la Paloma. This sandy peninsula best visited in the dry season was formed by the accumulation of ash and other fallout from the Concepcion Volcano. It is located 1.5 km from the main highway between Moyogalpa and San Jose del Sur.
Finca Samaria
Punta Jesus Maria
El Manantial
LOS ANGELES
San Pedro
La Paloma
El Japon
Puesta del Sol beach
Boats to San Jorge
Ferrys to San Jorge
Puerto MoyogalpaThe principle port on the island is Moyogalpa (whose name means “place of mosquitoes” in Náhuatl) receives aquatic traffic from San Jorge, Rivas on the mainland. Three old wooden commuter boats and three metal ferries arrive daily during the week.
SAN MARCOS
Punta La Mona La Mona
Punta Santa JuanaAmerica
San Diego
Laguna Ilgüe
Punta El Carrizal
Ferry to city of Granada
Ferry to San Carlos, San Juan River
Punta Cangrejal
Punta La Providencia
Punta Helequeme
Tierra Blanca
LA CONCEPCIONEl Resbalon
Santa Rosa
HumedalApante
Finca Monte Fresco
Finca Maria Andrea El Floral
SenderoFloral
Sendero La Sabana
Sendero Los Ramos
Punta Tiapa
San Ildefonso
La Chirca PUL
San Miguel
Punta Lagarto
Puerto de GraciaFerry to San Carlos, San Juan River
ALTAGRACIATagüizapa
San Silvestre
CalaisaPunta El Morro
Isla Grande
Punta Espina
Finca San Juan de la Isla
AltagraciaLocated on the northeastern part of Concepcion, this is Ometepe’s principle village outside of Moyogalpa. There is basic lodging and dinning option, a community museum and church as well as the most interesting pre-Columbian basalt statues in Lake Nicaragua. The statues are located in the patio of the parish church which is also site to the island’s most authentic festival in honor of San Diego.
MOYOGALPA
URBAITE
LAS PILAS
SANTO DOMINGO BEACHBALGÜE
MÉRIDA
SAN JOSE DEL SUR
ESQUIPULAS
SAN JOSEDEL NORTE
MaderasVolcano(1,394 msnm)
ConcepcionVolcano(1,610 msnm)
Buen Suceso
1 kmt.5 kilometers
1 mile3 miles
Paved roads
Rural Natural Earth Roads
Interior Secondary Roads
Rivers
Principle earthen roads
MAP KEY
Kayaking
Beaches
Ports Visitors Sites
Cycling
Trails
HorsebackRidingArqueologicalAreas
Nicaragua
Ometepe Island
Boats to San JorgeFerrys to San Jorge
N
S
EW Punta Robles
Punta PapaturroPunta Culco
LA FLOR
La Providencia
Chilaite Los Hatillos
El Chipote
La Peñita
Los Gemelos
Pekin
La Polonia La SabanaLava
El Rincon
Los Rodeos
Sintiope
El Quino
TILGÜE
Ojo de Agua
La Peña Inculta
La Union El Mogote
Los Ramos
Cabrera
La PrimaveraPlaya del Este
Villa ParaisoFinca Santo Domingo
San Fernando
Punta El Delirio
Little Morgan’s
Madroñal La PalmeraLa Palmera
TotocoFinca El Porvenir
SenderoEl Porvenir
La Argentina
Laguna de Maderas
SenderoSan Ramon
Cascada San Ramon
SAN RAMONEl Guineo
Punta San RamonBiological
StationPunta Los Angeles
La Tijereta
TICHANA
SAN PEDRO
Punta San Pedro
La Florida
La Fuente
El Cairo Punta La Fuente
Maderas VolcanoA dormant volcano (1,394 m high, 24½ km maximal diameter) wrapped in thick forest and is home to the only cloud forest in Nicaragua’s Pacific Basin other than Volcán Mombacho. The 400 x 150 m cold, misty crater lake is a 4-7 hr hike to and is easiest reached by the trail from Finca Magdalena. Maderas has 4,100 ha of forest set aside as a nature reserve.
LA PALMA
Potrerillos
EL COROZALEL COROZAL
Punta El Corozal Corozal Viejo
Punta Gorda
Pulman
Las Cuchillas
SenderoMagdalena
Finca Magdalena
El ZopiloteEl Zopilote
Santa Cruz
El TisteroEl Tistero
San Juan de la Isla
This lake front private fruit hacienda offers unique tropical nature, privacy, one of the sandiest beaches on the island, numerous adventure activities, great views, home cooked meals and the island’s finest hotel.
La Peña Inculta TrailA hiking and bird watching trail in the best preserved lowland forest on Ometepe. The Peña trail cuts through volcanic rock fields trapped in tropical dry forest and is home to some of the islands oldest trees and thousands of nesting parakeets and parrots like the endangered Yellow-napped Amazon Parrot, while howler and white-faced monkeys are also prevalent.
Santo DomingoLocated on the windward side of the isthmus that connects the two volcanoes, this is the island’s best beach with ample sand in the dry season and a reliable onshore wind most of the year. The beach offers numerous lodging options.
Finca MagdalenaA sustainable coffee cooperative farm and backpacker lodge (constructed in 1888) is also a principle visit site for its numerous pre-Columbian petroglyphs and year-round access to the Maderas cloud forest nature reserve and summit trail.
HotelLa Omaja
San RamonThe 2-3 hour hike from a private ranch to the cascade is a good way to view Maderas’ tropical dry forest nature and great lake views. The cascade hike can be done without a guide.
Punta El Congo
ISTMO DE ISTIÁNISTMO DE ISTIÁNEl Istián
Istian RiverAn excellent place for bird watching site and best kayaking site on the island, this river that cuts into then isthmus that connects the islands’ two great volcanoes in accessible from Mérida.
PuntaSanta María
HaciendaMérida
Isla de los Monos
Isla del Quiste
Punta Piñuela
Punta Coyolmi
Sinacampa
El Tesoro del Pirata
Llano Verde
Santa Teresa
Los Ramos
Santa Teresa
Las Guabas
La TrinidadTibicheTibiche
Punta Zaragoza
Santa Ana
Finca La Esperanza
Miradordel Diablo
Chico Largo
Finca Venecia
Charco Verde
San José del SurA simple port that receives the island’s biggest ferry, with two departures and arrivals per day from San Jorge. One of Concepcion’s south side principle villages.
Charco Verde LagoonThis deep green pond is located on a private ranch on the south coast of Ometepe is a place of legends and mystery. Home to numerous resident and migratory birds, boas and other reptiles, it is also home to one of the country’s most unique folkloric figures Chico Largo, a hotel and restaurant.
Sta MartaSAN LAZARO
La MuñecaSACRAMENTO
Finca La Florida
El Triguero Punta El Refugio Punta Viva
El Ceibo MuseumThe finest pre-Columbian Museum on the island and one of the best in Nicaragua. El Ceibo displays a very diverse and complete private collection and record of indigenous stone and ceramic works that spans 6 millenniums. Located 11 km from Moyogalpa the complex also has an extensive Nicaraguan currency museum.
Concepcion VolcanoNicaragua’s second highest volcano. Concepcion (1,610 m high, 36½ km maximal diameter) is an active volcano and one of the most symmetrical cones in the world it is covered by 2,200 ha of protected forest. The 6-8 hour climb of Concepcion requires excellent physical condition as well as a local expert guide. One can expect high winds, lose rocks and spectacular views.
Punta Jesus MariaA sandy spit that offers spectacular views of the island, also known as Punta de la Paloma. This sandy peninsula best visited in the dry season was formed by the accumulation of ash and other fallout from the Concepcion Volcano. It is located 1.5 km from the main highway between Moyogalpa and San Jose del Sur.
Finca Samaria
Punta Jesus Maria
El Manantial
LOS ANGELES
San Pedro
La Paloma
El Japon
Puesta del Sol beach
Boats to San Jorge
Ferrys to San Jorge
Puerto MoyogalpaThe principle port on the island is Moyogalpa (whose name means “place of mosquitoes” in Náhuatl) receives aquatic traffic from San Jorge, Rivas on the mainland. Three old wooden commuter boats and three metal ferries arrive daily during the week.
SAN MARCOS
Punta La Mona La Mona
Punta Santa JuanaAmerica
San Diego
Laguna Ilgüe
Punta El Carrizal
Ferry to city of Granada
Ferry to San Carlos, San Juan River
Punta Cangrejal
Punta La Providencia
Punta Helequeme
Tierra Blanca
LA CONCEPCIONEl Resbalon
Santa Rosa
HumedalApante
Finca Monte Fresco
Finca Maria Andrea El Floral
SenderoFloral
Sendero La Sabana
Sendero Los Ramos
Punta Tiapa
San Ildefonso
La Chirca PUL
San Miguel
Punta Lagarto
Puerto de GraciaFerry to San Carlos, San Juan River
ALTAGRACIATagüizapa
San Silvestre
CalaisaPunta El Morro
Isla Grande
Punta Espina
Finca San Juan de la Isla
AltagraciaLocated on the northeastern part of Concepcion, this is Ometepe’s principle village outside of Moyogalpa. There is basic lodging and dinning option, a community museum and church as well as the most interesting pre-Columbian basalt statues in Lake Nicaragua. The statues are located in the patio of the parish church which is also site to the island’s most authentic festival in honor of San Diego.
MOYOGALPA
URBAITE
LAS PILAS
SANTO DOMINGO BEACHBALGÜE
MÉRIDA
SAN JOSE DEL SUR
ESQUIPULAS
SAN JOSEDEL NORTE
MaderasVolcano(1,394 msnm)
ConcepcionVolcano(1,610 msnm)
Buen Suceso
1 kmt.5 kilometers
1 mile3 miles
Paved roads
Rural Natural Earth Roads
Interior Secondary Roads
Rivers
Principle earthen roads
MAP KEY
Kayaking
Beaches
Ports Visitors Sites
Cycling
Trails
HorsebackRidingArqueologicalAreas
Nicaragua
For those who enjoy adventure and
sports Ometepe offers two lovely vol-
canoes to climb, one active, and the
other with a misty crater lake at its sum-
mit. They are the challenging: Maderas,
known for its steep, muddy trails through
dense forest and Concepción, famed
for steep terrain that also includes loose
footing and normally strong winds near
the summit.
Activities
“The experience of climbing two volcanoes is unique in the world, with a wonderful local guide, everything went perfectly”
fmarelli Lugano, Switzerland
Mountain biking is made doubly pleasant
by the numerous dirt tracks and the lake
water is warm and clean, great for swim-
ming, kayaking and windsurfing.
Ometepe Island has a vibrant nature that
can best be experienced on the slopes
of one of its two volcanoes, where hikers
can pass from tropical dry forest to cloud
forest and view numerous endangered
species of flora and fauna.
Other attractions are based on remain-
ing low land forest, fresh water inlets
and coastal wildlife.
Numerous beautiful birds, resident and
migrant also populate the grounds
and visit the thousands of century-old
Spanish Cedar trees, while the lake
waters that lap the beach are home to
more than 45 species of fresh water
fish.
Ometepe has a magnificent human his-
tory; its mysterious rock art, monumen-
tal indigenous sculptures and unique
ceramics give visitors many options
beyond adventure and nature. This rich
legacy can be seen in the archeologi-
cal remains on the island, and the many
unique oral histories and legends. The
culture of Ometepe is a step into the
past with ox carts working in the fields.
We invite you to visit and experience
this land of peace and tranquility.
RENTALS
Drive a quad bike or a Polaris buggy
around the island. Both are ideal to
enjoy an all-day exploration at your own
pace and make the most of your time
available on the amazing Ometepe, with
its luscious vegetation, and slow-paced
way of living. After bicycles, these are the
most common forms of transportation.
“I was there for a friend´s wedding. I must say that the hotel did an amazing job, and the staff (outstanding) could not do enough!”
nmd821 New York City, USA
Services
BICYCLES
The recently repaved road between
Moyogalpa and Altagracia is ideal for
cyclists, and is the local population’s
transportation of choice. Given the
nicaraguan temperatures, cycling can
be tough, but allows you to experience
first hand the slow-paced everyday life.
Make sure to carry plenty of water and
sunscreen in your backpack.
WATER ACTIVITIES
Kayaking: You can explore the coast
while paddling over the water. If you have
a fishing rod, you can even do some
fishing from your kayak.
Jet ski: Perfect to have fun going
around the little island in front of the hotel,
made for adrenaline seekers.
Boat: Rent our boat to do some fishing
or to just cruise the majestic lake.
HORSE BACK RIDING
Our gentle horses will take you around
the property, starting on the beach shore
of the hotel through the thick forest and
banana plantation and all the way back
passing a couple of creeks to re-enter
the hotel. You will get in touch with nature
and have the opportunity to be a part
of the surroundings, from butterflies to
monkeys to tropical flowers and century-
old trees.
TransportationOmetepe Island is well connected to the main land through daily buses, taxis and ferries (always running on Christmas, Easter week, New Year’s holidays) also flights from Managua international airport and Costa Rica.
FLIGHTS DEPARTURE FLIGHTS ARIVALFLIGHT DAYS
FROM TIME TO TIME
MANAGUA 14:45 OMETEPE 15:05 THURSDAY & SUNDAY
OMETEPE 15:20 MANAGUA 15:45 THURSDAY & SUNDAY
OMETEPE 12:30 SAN JUAN 13:25 THURSDAY & SUNDAY
SAN JUAN 13:35 OMETEPE 14:35 THURSDAY & SUNDAY
LA COSTEÑA: (505) 2298-5360 - NATURE AIR: (506) 2299-6000
We can assist you with all your transportation and shuttle needs: from booking a space for your vehicle on the ferry, or picking you up from the dock, to arranging private taxis to take you to other mainland destinations and keep your nicaraguan vacation running smoothly.
SAN JORGE OMETEPE
DEP. BOAT NAME US $ VEHICLES
7:00 Ferry Che Guevara $ 2.00 $14.00 - 17.00
7:45 Ferry Ometepe $ 3.00 $16.00 - 19.00
9:00 Lancha Karen $ 2.00
9:30 Ferry Rey Cocibolca * $ 2.50 $14.00 - 15.00
10:30 Ferry Ometepe $ 3.00 $16.00 - 19.00
11:00 Lancha Estrella Sur $ 2.00
12:30 Lancha Santa Marta $ 2.00
12:30 Lancha Karen $ 2.00
14:00 Lancha Mozorola* $ 2.00
14:30 Ferry Ometepe $ 3.00 $16.00 - 19.00
15:30 Lancha Estrella Sur $ 2.00
16:00 Ferry Che Guevara $ 2.00 $14.00 - 17.00
17:00 Lancha Santa Marta $ 2.00
17:00 Ferry Rey Cocibolca* $2.50 $14.00 - $15.00
17:00 Ferry Rey Cocibolca * $ 2.50 $14.00 - 15.00
17:45 Ferry Ometepe $ 3.00 $16.00 - 19.00
Granada (14:00) / Altagracia (18:00) / San Carlos (02:00) - Monday / Thursday
FERRY REY DEL COCIBOLCA: 8691-3669 • FERRY CHE GUEVARA: 2563-4779, 8694-1819, 2569-4101
FERRY OMETEPE: 8966-4983, 8966-4981 • FERRY GRANADA: 2552-4605
OMETEPE SAN JORGE
DEP. BOAT NAME US $ VEHICLES
5:30 Lancha Mozorola * $ 2.00
6:00 Ferry Ometepe $ 3.00 $16.00 - 19.00
6:30 Lancha Karen $ 2.00
7:00 Lancha Estrella Sur $ 2.00
7:20 Ferry Rey Cocibolca* $ 2.50 $14.00 - 15.00
9:00 Ferry Ometepe $ 3.00 $16.00 - 19.00
11:00 Ferry Che Guevara $ 2.00 $14.00 - 17.00
11:30 Lancha Karen $ 2.00
12:30 Ferry Ometepe $ 3.00 $16.00 - 19.00
13:00 Lancha Estrella Sur $ 2.00
15:00 Lancha Santa Marta $ 2.00
15:00 Ferry Rey Cocibolca * $ 2.50 $14.00 - 15.00
16:00 Ferry Ometepe $ 3.00 $16.00 - 19.00
17:30 Ferry Che Guevara $ 2.00 $14.00 - 17.00
San Carlos (18:00) / Altagracia (01:00) / Granada (05:00) - Tuesday / Friday
T (+505) 2277.3791 (+505) 8210.6957 (SPANISH) (+505) 8560.6977 (ENGLISH)
Empalme “El Quino” 200 metros al norte, 2.3 km al Este Altagracia, Isla de Ometepe Nicaragua.
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