Ometepe Ferry Information

​How do I get to Ometepe?

 

The only ferries to Ometepe leave from the port town of San Jorge, near Rivas. The crossings to Moyogalpa take 60-70 minutes and the ​crossings to San José del Sur take about 80 minutes.  If you are coming to Hospedaje Soma, take a ferry to Moyogalpa, as San José del Sur is about a 20 minute drive from us.

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There are two types of ferries: car ferries and boats (lanchas). The car ferries are the most comfortable and are especially recommended for people who are prone to seasickness. The Santa Martha is the oldest of the vessels and is quite topsy-turvy, so we recommend avoiding her if possible.

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Ferries run every day of the year, but there are reduced crossings on Sundays and holidays. For various other reasons, occasional crossings may be cancelled. If that is the case, just take the next available boat. 

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There are many helpers at the port who will point you in the right direction to the ticket counters for ferries to Ometepe.

 

Reservations are not needed for foot passengers. Once you have your ticket, proceed to your ferry. You will need to fill out a manifest list with your name and passport number before boarding.

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Ferry tickets are 50 córdoba, while the lancha is 35 córdoba.  Children 5 and under travel for free.

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Hospedaje Soma is a 15 minute walk from the port in Moyogalpa.

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Tuk-tuks (moto-taxis) also meet every ferry and provide transport to Soma for 50 córdoba.

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For larger groups, there are also car taxis that meet the ferries. The usual cost for a car taxi is $5 USD.