Hotel Charco Verde Inn

Overview

Description

Ometepe Island is a splendid tropical paradise located in Lake Nicaragua. It covers an area of 106 square miles (276 square km.) and is formed by two volcanoes - Concepcion, an active volcano, and Maderas, a dormant volcano with a crater lake. Ometepe also hosts the Laguna Charco Verde Natural Reserve, a vital habitat for migratory birds. In addition to its magnificent natural attractions, which also includes the San Ramon waterfall, the island also has archaeological sites and local museums.

Rooms

18

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 22

Percentage of local employees: 100%

• We are working to preserve the Laguna Charco Verde Natural Reserve.
• We have established tree nurseries for endangered species.
• Our business creates direct and indirect jobs.
• We use local produce.
• We participate in community development projects.
• We reached an agreement with the municipal governments to teach environmental education in the community schools.

Getting There

Nearest international airport: Managua (MGA)

Distance, by land, to the nearest airport: about 100 miles.

A ferry or boat from San Jorge Rivas takes you to the San Jose or Moyogalpa ports on Omotepe Island, from where there is year-round access to the hotel.

Additional Information

Additional Web sites

• www.vianica.com/hotels/40/hotel-charco-verde (available in English and Spanish). You can find more information at Vianica.com by conducting a search for the words "Charco Verde."

Date This Information Was Provided

April 2009.

Photos courtesy of Hotel Charco Verde Inn, Nicaragua, for SustainableTrip.org.