Ometepe, Volcanic island in Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua
Two volcanoes, Concepción and Maderas, rise from Lake Nicaragua to form an hourglass-shaped island measuring 31 kilometers in length and 10 kilometers in width.
The island became inhabited around 2000 BC, with various indigenous groups leaving behind numerous petroglyphs and stone idols on the northern slopes of Maderas volcano.
The name Ometepe derives from Nahuatl words ome and tepetl, reflecting the presence of ancient Mesoamerican civilizations who considered this land sacred.
Hourly ferry services operate between San Jorge port and Moyogalpa village, while La Paloma Airport receives flights from Managua several times per week.
The International Union of Geological Sciences lists Ometepe among 100 geological heritage sites worldwide due to its volcanic formations and lake interactions.
Location: Rivas Department
Elevation above the sea: 1,610 m
Address: Ometepe, Nicaragua
GPS coordinates: 11.49839,-85.62554
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54
Nicaragua features active volcanoes, beaches stretching from the Pacific to the Caribbean, tropical islands, volcanic lakes, and colonial buildings. The country includes natural reserves with rainforests and mangroves, museums in historic homes, traditional fishing ports, and waterfalls accessible via marked trails. Colonial churches and cathedrals showcase religious architecture from the 17th and 18th centuries.
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