Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Hospedaje Central
(El Indio Viejo; 2569-4262;
www.hostelometepe.com
;
Muelle, 3c E, 1c S; dm US$5.50-7.50, r
US$10.50, d with air-con US$25; )
About as hippy-trippy as things get in town, the Cen-
tral is all murals and hammocks. There's a tame deer and monkeys wandering the grounds
out back - kind of sad to see, but staff promised us they are looking for a new spot for
them. Rooms are definitely basic, but OK for the price. Bikes are available for rent.
HOTEL
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Hotelito Aly
( 2569-4196;
www.hotelitoaly.com
;
Muelle, 2½c E; r per person US$10, without bathroom US$7;
)
While the downstairs restaurant is cheery enough, the rooms surrounding it may be
a bit grim for some. Upstairs, the situation improves, with spacious, airy rooms and good
beds. Bathrooms can be a little gross.
HOTEL
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Hotel Ometepetl
( 2569-4276; ometepetlng@hotmail.com; Muelle, 100m E; s with fan/air-con US$15/25, d with
fan/air-con US$20/30; )
A favorite with tour groups, the Ometepetl has smallish, color-
ful rooms that can be a bit stale and feature cable TV, a pleasant garden area with ham-
mocks, and excellent service.
HOTEL
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Eating & Drinking
Almost everything grown on Ometepe is organically farmed, simply because fertilizers
are unnecessary in the rich volcanic soil, and pesticides prohibitively expensive. Its rice
and beans are considered the country's best, and the papayas are certainly among the
largest.
Café Bistro Cocibolca
(Muelle, 3c E, 1c S; dishes US$2-4)
Serves up a great range of international foods and some
really yummy sandwiches. The music is chilled most of the week, and the place converts
into the town's biggest disco on weekends.
NICARAGUAN
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Yogi's Bar
(Hospedaje Central, ½c S; burgers US$4)
Ground zero for comfort food, Yogi's offers US-style
burgers and sandwiches, yummy homemade brownies, big breakfasts and movies on the
big screen every night.
BURGERS
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