Isla de Ometepe
Nicaragua, Rivas
Isla de Ometepe
About Isla de Ometepe
Rising dramatically from Lake Nicaragua — the largest freshwater lake in Central America — Ometepe Island is formed by two volcanoes: the active Concepción (1,610 m) and the dormant Maderas (1,394 m). Designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2010, the island is rich in pre-Columbian petroglyphs and archaeological sites, as well as cloud forests, dry forest, wetlands, and beaches. It shelters howler monkeys, white-faced capuchins, boa constrictors, and hundreds of bird species.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Isla de Ometepe located?
Isla de Ometepe is located in Rivas, Nicaragua at coordinates 11.5, -85.5667.
How do I get to Isla de Ometepe?
To get to Isla de Ometepe, the nearest city is Moyogalpa (2 km).
How large is Isla de Ometepe?
Isla de Ometepe covers approximately 276 square kilometers (107 square miles).
When was Isla de Ometepe established?
Isla de Ometepe was established in 2010.