Book your shuttle service to Isla Ometepe - Nicaragua right here.
You will be seated in a 14 person mini-van with AC, all bagage will put on the roof. Sit back and enjoy the ride. The pick-up time in León is between 09:00am and 09:30am, because of traffic and different pick-ups in the city.
The ride will take you San Jorge, from here you will have take a ferry accross the lake. The price for the ferry is C$75, also expect to pay $1 in tourist taxes upon arrival.
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9:00 a. m.
2:00 p. m.
5 hrs
your ho(s)tel in León
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$31
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Isla Ometepe
Isla de Ometepe Located within Lake Nicaragua (also known as Cocibolca), Isla de Ometepe—meaning “Two Mountains” in the indigenous Nahuatl language—is a natural wonder. This island, formed by two towering volcanoes, Concepcion and Maderas, rises dramatically from the lake’s surface.
Here’s what makes it special: The island’s twin peaks dominate the scenery. Volcan Maderas, though dormant, stands at over 4,500 feet, while Concepcion (over 5,250 feet) has been active since 1880. Istián, an isthmus formed by ancient eruptions, connects the two volcanoes. In 2010, Isla de Ometepe was declared a protected UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Its wetlands and tropical rainforests, rich in Spanish cedar and other evergreens, contribute to its ecological significance.
The forests on the volcanoes’ slopes harbor diverse plant and animal species. White-headed Capuchin monkeys, Yellow-naped Parrots, and guayabón fruit trees thrive here. Ometepe offers cycling and hiking trails, natural swimming holes, kayaking, and eco-lodges. Whether you explore the volcanoes or relax by the lake, the island’s magic awaits.
May to October is the low season, with daily rain but fewer crowds. April and November are shoulder seasons. December through March is peak tourist time, with perfect weather. Ometepe Island invites you to discover its nature, adventure, and Nicaraguan culture. Explore this sacred place where gods once dwelled, surrounded by freshwater and volcanic peaks
