Ometepe

Nicaragua Ometepe Island

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When To Go

The island has a typical tropical climate with high temperatures all year round at low altitude. May – Nov is rainy season, but the countryside looks its best at this time. It can be windy Nov – Feb. Hurricanes possible Jun – Nov.

For more detailed information visit our When To Go section.

Language

Spanish.

Getting Local Currency

Córdoba. There’s a bank with an ATM close to the pier where you can use a UK credit or debit card. You may have to ask your bank to authorise withdrawals before you leave the UK, and amounts may be limited.

Time Difference

GMT -6 hours.

Combines With

A visit to colonial Granada on the lakeshore; a boat adventure down the tropical San Juan river to the west of the lake. 

Getting There

There are boat connections from Granada and San Carlos, or a 1 hour public ferry from San Jorge to Moyogalpa.

If you still have questions, please contact us and one of our Travel Experts will be happy to help.

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