by Zac Clemens
If you have never been to Ometepe, you should go because it unique; there is nowhere like it anywhere else on earth. If you have been, you should go back, to see what is new.
If your past visit to the island includes bad memories of a bumpy, dusty bus ride, then for at least half the distance of the island that problem is solved. A new brick road connects the towns of Moyogalpa and Atlagracia. For at least half the island, what was a kidney jarring, slow ride is now a scenic pleasure drive.
Two majestic volcanoes, Maderas and Concepcion, and their surrounding plains connected through a small strip of land constitute this 276 square kilometer figure eight-shaped island. Concepción rises 4,430 feet above sea level and Maderas is at 3,833 feet. Ometepe is currently growing as a tourist destination for both local and international tourists. They are attracted its beautiful landscapes, the two volcanoes, a rich archeological background, relaxing beaches and its numerous natural reserves and forests that enjoy a high biodiversity.
