Virtually the first thing I laid eyes on in Nicaragua was Isla de Ometepe. Besieged by taxi drivers at the dusty, hectic border, I caught a ride with a college-aged American backpacker and her ...

As Nicaragua quickly becomes a favored tourist destination for many travelers, the time to visit is now. In the heart of the country lies Central America's largest lake called Lake Nicaragua, ...

Picking out the visitors who have labored their way to the top of one of the two volcanoes on this tiny island in Lake Nicaragua is not difficult. Just look for the people relaxing as aggressively as ...

This video captures a full day of backpacking through Nicaragua while exploring the volcanic island of Ometepe by motorbike ...

For travelers who are looking for outdoor activities that go beyond your ordinary walk in the woods, Isla Ometepe is your oasis. Composed of two volcanoes rising out of Lake Nicaragua's center, the ...

A stiff wind shoves the battered little ferry, radio blaring from the open-windowed pilothouse, as it chugs across Lake Nicaragua toward the island of Ometepe. Locals doze on the sun-pounded deck as ...

An island in the middle of the largest freshwater lake in Nicaragua that boasts two impressive volcanoes, Isla de Ometepe welcomes visitors with its friendly hospitality, wide beaches and exceptional ...