Finca Montania Sagrada

Isla de Ometepe


At the southern end of Mérida, a bumpy road leads uphill to this Edenic property where cabins peek out from between the fruit trees. Swing in a hammock at sunset, play with the resident dogs and cats, or join owners Hari and Mirca for a cup of coffee. The restaurant serves authentic Italian food. English, Italian and German are spoken.

Hari organises horseback riding for all abilities with Hari's Horses.


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1. Volcán Maderas

3.03 MILES

Climbing this 1394m volcano is challenging but worthwhile. Guides are required for the seven- to eight-hour round-trip trek (with four to five hours of…

2. Cascada San Ramón

3.12 MILES

This stunning 40m waterfall is one of the jewels of the island. The 3.7km trail begins at the Estación Biológica de Ometepe. You can drive 2.2km up to the…

3. Reserva Charco Verde

5.74 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…

4. Isla Grande

6.89 MILES

Close to Altagracia, this island, basically a plantain finca (farm) gone feral, is rarely visited despite being a fantastic place for birdwatching. If you…

5. Volcán Concepción

7.91 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. Museos El Ceibo

8.29 MILES

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

7. Museo de Ometepe

8.51 MILES

The village's main attraction is this museum packed with information (in Spanish) about the island. (Though you’ll find a much more comprehensive…

8. Monoliths

8.52 MILES

A place to see some of the finest remaining ancient excavated statues on Ometepe is beside the Altagracia church, close to the Parque Central, where a…