Next to Rivas is Puerto San Jorge, a small fisherman town where you can take a boat trip to Ometepe Island, recently nominated as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. This is the largest fresh water island in the world, famous for its two volcanoes, Concepcion and Madera. Madera's volcano has an evergreen crater lagoon on top of it and, also a waterfall. Legend considers that this island or site is the indigenous Olmec's Promised Land, which they came looking for from Mexico during the 9th century. Ometepe is a paradise for watersports, fishing, bird watching and nature tours. It is also known for the archaeological stones and pre - Columbian statues. As Tahiti, Ometepe has the shape of a number eight.
Inclusion
Ometepe Island; Roundtrip airport transfers to San Jorge Port; ferry to the island and local transfers; 2 nights’ accommodation at the hotel Villa Paraiso at Ometepe Island; Daily breakfast; Transportation with A/C, insurance and local taxes.
Exclusion
Transportation to the airport prior to tour departure; Gratuities.
Hours of operation
Available: Daily.
Duration
2 nights & 3 days.
Policies
Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.
All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation
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Next to Rivas is Puerto San Jorge, a small fisherman town where you can take a boat trip to Ometepe Island, recently nominated as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. This is the largest fresh water island in the world, famous for its two volcanoes, Concepcion and Madera. Madera's volcano has an evergreen crater lagoon on top of it and, also a waterfall. Legend considers that this island or site is the indigenous Olmec's Promised Land, which they came looking for from Mexico during the 9th century. Ometepe is a paradise for watersports, fishing, bird watching and nature tours. It is also known for the archaeological stones and pre - Columbian statues. As Tahiti, Ometepe has the shape of a number eight.
Inclusion
Ometepe Island; Roundtrip airport transfers to San Jorge Port; ferry to the island and local transfers; 2 nights’ accommodation at the hotel Villa Paraiso at Ometepe Island; Daily breakfast; Transportation with A/C, insurance and local taxes.
Exclusion
Transportation to the airport prior to tour departure; Gratuities.
Hours of operation
Available: Daily.
Duration
2 nights & 3 days.
Policies
Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.
All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation
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