Finca Mystica

Top choice in Isla de Ometepe


Travelers looking for ecofriendly accommodations in the midst of lush jungle hit the mother lode with Finca Mystica. A labor of love by US expats Ryan and Angela, this eco-farm receives its guests in round cob (soil, rice straw, sand and horse manure) cabins, with a chorus of howler monkeys at dawn and nights filled with fireflies. Exceptional restaurant too.

Horseback riding, waterfall hikes and kayaking in the mangroves arranged.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Isla de Ometepe attractions

1. Cascada San Ramón

2.48 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…

2. Volcán Maderas

2.57 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…

3. Reserva Charco Verde

6.46 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

7.47 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

8.68 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

8.97 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

9.19 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

9.19 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…