Home / Granada Attractions / Classic Ometepe Island
Classic Ometepe Island
Duration
13 hours 30 minutes
Overview
-
The name Ometepe means ‘two hills’ in the native ‘náhuatl’ language. The island measures 276 square kilometers and it houses two majestic volcanoes connected through a small strip of land.
Ometepe is currently one of the destinations admired by both local and international tourists for its nature, hospitality, beautiful landscapes, the two volcanoes, a rich archeological background, relaxing beaches and its numerous natural reserves and forests with high biodiversity.
The island is currently inhabited by friendly people who love their territory, dedicated to fishing and high-quality agricultural production which is made possible by the fertile soil. More recently, the ometepinos (inhabitants of Ometepe) have started to attend tourists and nowadays the island houses numerous establishments offering lodging, food, tours, and other services that enable tourists from all over the world to visit and explore this paradise.
Reviews
Similar Activities
from €102.37
Masaya Volcano Night Tour and Apoyo Lagoon.
from €102.92
Granada Colonial City Tour and Masaya Volcano
from €106.64
Apoyo Lagoon, Masaya & Mombacho Volcanoes
from €120.80
Ultimate Nicaragua Tour: 6 Attractions in 1 Day + Lunch
from €132.09
Volcanoes Full Day
from €134.81
Cerro Negro Volcano Boarding & Boat Tour