Finca Samaria

Isla de Ometepe


A beautiful and ecofriendly farmstay option not far from Moyogalpa. Rooms are fairly basic, but the farm is lovely, with hammocks galore in the shady garden, which backs onto a tree-lined beach with some of the best sunset views on the island. There's a great vegan-friendly restaurant on-site that's open to the public; the family also rents bikes and horses.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Isla de Ometepe attractions

1. Galería de Arte Casa de Artista

0.2 MILES

Near the beach, local artist Abel shows off his work – from nudes and still life to landscapes. Swing by and have a look; it's signposted from the main…

2. Punta Jesus Maria

1.01 MILES

Just outside the town of Esquipulas, this well-signed sand spit stretches out into the lake for more than 1km at the height of the dry season, when lake…

3. Museos El Ceibo

2.76 MILES

The excellent Museo Numismástico (Money Museum) documents the troubled history of the Nicaraguan economy through its coins and banknotes. Across the road,…

4. Reserva Charco Verde

5.25 MILES

Rich with wildlife and fringed with black-sand beaches, this wooded ecological reserve is a quiet spot for hiking, birdwatching and taking a dip in the…

5. Volcán Concepción

6.29 MILES

This massive (and active) volcano is an Ometepe landmark. The seven- to 10-hour hike up loose volcanic stone to the summit of this looming peak can be…

6. Nuestra Señor de Rescate

7.01 MILES

The most striking church in town has been repainted a brilliant purple with a mix that uses huevos de amor (fertilized chicken eggs) donated by…

7. Cruz de España

8.13 MILES

Ask your taxi driver to point out this monument, suspended from a gleaming half-arch above the traffic, which marks the spot where conquistador Gil…

8. Monumento Emannuel Mongalo y Rubio

9.07 MILES

This monument honors the local schoolteacher who was instrumental in the capture of William Walker during the Battle of Rivas in 1856.