where is Selvista
We are located on Isla Ometepe, in the town of Balgüe on the North-East side of the Maderas part of the island.
We are close to some great restaurants that you can reach on foot.
We have created a lush jungle setting in which to stay and relax. We are a guesthouse, nursery and permaculture designed farm that focuses on education and community involvement.
We’re only 10 minutes on foot to the Finca Magdalena trail-head, where you begin to summit Maderas Volcano up to the crater lagoon and cloud-forest up top.
see where we are on the island
map of Ometepe’s top things to do
Location
Balgue, Isla Ometepe
Nicaragua, Lake Cocibolca
There are a multitude of easily organizable transport options in Nicaragua. From chicken buses to private drivers, you can easily navigate the country on any budget.
You can rent scooters, motorbikes and ATVs (quads) to get around on the island, or you can bring a car on the ferry or hire a driver. You can also explore much of the local area on foot.
Come and see us
Check in - 1 pm – 6 pm
Check out - 7.30 am – 11am
Arriving late? You’re always welcome; we have a simple self check- in process you can follow.
Contact
+505 8444 4519 Whatsapp / Claro
contactus@theselvistaexperience.com or send us a message online
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Follow google maps only as far as Balgue. From there it will send you up the nearest recognised road, which goes to Finca Magdalena. We are not up this road. Finca Bona Fide and Selvista have their own driveway a little further to the East. Follow the directions in Getting Here. We are a kilometer past the Magdalena turn-offs.
Selvista is rated as a top destination on Isla Ometepe. It’s a luxurious, but conscious, agro-tourism business with re-established fruit forests. The site offers incredible insight and learning experiences.
See how to dissect and prepare a jackfruit, dehydrate mangoes or make pitanga jam (seasonal). Chop into your own coconut and get tips on how to use a machete. Help us feed the pigs, chickens, and ducks, or discover some of the uses of the edible and medicinal herbs that we grow here.
It’s known for its stunning views and convenient location at the base of the hiking trails. Get a massage on your private balcony overlooking the perfectly formed Volcano, Conception.
Stroll into the rice fields and wander down to the village; fishing boats bring in fresh food most mornings just five minutes from the farm driveway at the lakefront.
We’re not the only ones who think we’re the top choice either! See some recommendations for Nicaraguan accommodation from Suitcase Stories too.
We are run by entrepreneurs, landscapers, tropical permaculture experts and online designers, explorers and local agriculturalists, cooks, maseuses and tour guides. We offer consulting services for developing your own land or business.
Would you like to start your own resilient homestead? A plot full of abundance and growth? Consult with experts in land-design and management and business planning at We Plan for the Good:Life. to build a dream like Selvista.
One of the Top Places To See in Nicaragua, Ometepe island is a hidden gem and a must-see on your Central American trip. Made of a perfectly-formed strata-volcano and it’s dormant twin, complete with cloudforest. It’s the highlight of many people’s time here. It’s lush, hospitable, easy to get to and has great coffee plantations.
There are a multitude of easily organizable transport options in Nicaragua. From chicken buses to private drivers, you can easily navigate the country on any budget.
You can rent scooters, motorbikes and ATVs (quads) to get around on the island, or you can bring a car on the ferry or hire a driver. You can also explore much of the local area on foot.