Recommendations for things to do on ometepe island
Kayak on the istian river
Spot caiman, abundant birdlife and turtles whilst admiring the views of Ometepe’s famous two volcanoes on either side of you, all with friendly, bi-lingual guides.
Quad biking
Access All Areas with these 4 wheeled dreams. They make it a breeze to get around the volcanic tracks that make up Ometepe’s road network.
HikE in the cloud-forest
Trail through rainforest, past monkeys and up to the crater lagoon of the Maderas volcano for a quick dip (watch out for the elves!) and astounding views of the island.
San Ramon waterfall
Beautiful San Ramon is approx a 4hr hike on foot or you can halve that time by driving part of the way with a quad or scooter. Hike halfway up Maderas for an impressive finish with a dip underneath the waterfall, the perfect way to refresh.
Visit Ojo de Agua
Relax by the stunning pools, filled with natural spring water. Sun loungers and Coco Locos available.
Birdwatching
Spot some of the unique wildlife in this beautiful UNESCO reserve.
Massage in house
Stay at home at Selvista for the day and enjoy a relaxing and personalised massage from a trained, local professional right on your balcony, especially good if you hiked a volcano the day before!
Farmer’s Market
Every Saturday AM at Santa Cruz Beach and Merida and Sunday mornings in Balgue.
Boat trip
Charered boats for up to 6 people. Try your hand at line-fishing; eat at your catch. Cruise around the islands, stop at Charco Verde butterfly park
Zip-lining
See the island from the air! You can fly through the air like superman, abseil down trees or have a romantic ride through the canopy at Chico Largo.
Horseriding
Gallop along the beach or ride to the waterfall. Well cared for horses and bi-lingual guide.
HikE an active volcano
Head up to the peak of Conception for some spectacular island views and unique flora before getting a whiff of sulphur at the crater.
lie on the beach
Relax with the sound of the waves, grab a cold drink and admire the volcanoes. Santa Cruz/Domingo is a sandy strip with lots of restaurants around. Playa Mangoes in Merida has a great viewing deck for the sunset.
KITESURF
Rent equipment if you're experienced or start from scratch with a full course on the Santa Domingo beach.
Study Permaculture
Get certified in Permaculture Principles and Design at the famous annual course held at Project Bona Fide or take an introductory tour with us after breakfast
Practice Yoga
Right here in your house, with stunning views and the sounds of nature. Private and group classes available. Ask us to organise it for you!