City overview
Nicaragua pairs pastel colonial cities, chains of volcanoes, and a laid-back Pacific coast surf town with one of Central America's smallest and warmest Jewish communities. Chabad of Juan Del Sur, founded in 2012 by Rabbi David Atar and Mrs. Chani Atar, is the country's only Jewish institution and anchors all of its kosher infrastructure in the beach town of San Juan del Sur. From its visitor center travelers can register for Shabbat meals, order kosher food to go, and join daily and Shabbat prayers. From San Juan del Sur, Granada's colonial streets, Leon's UNESCO cathedral, and the volcanoes of Masaya, Mombacho and Ometepe are all within a day's reach.
Ometepe Island
Nicaragua · Approximately 50 Cordobas foot passenger, one way
A volcanic island formed by two volcanoes rising from Lake Nicaragua, reached by ferry from the port of San Jorge near Rivas.
Time needed
Full day
Hours
Ferries run several times daily between 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM
Tips
Vehicle reservations should be made in advance, especially around holidays; the crossing takes about 1-1.5 hours.
Phone
+505 8966 4983Neighborhood
Rivas
Activity providers
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