Staying There

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Ultramaraton Fuego y Agua begins and ends in the port town of Moyogalpa, this is where the ferry comes in from the mainland town of San Jorge. Moyogalpa is the largest town on the island and offers all amenities. There are restaurants and grocery stores all over town. Most of the food is traditional Nicaraguan fare, a staple of beans, chicken and rice, but the American Cafe serves up an excellent breakfast of eggs toast and coffee. Although there are only two large towns on Ometepe, Altagracia and Moyogalpa, there are several small villages all over the island.

Directions to Fuego y Agua Office

The Fuego y Agua main office is located in Moyogalpa. To get there, walk up the main street from the Ferry Landing and turn right in front of the Catholic Church. The office is on the right before the Gallo mas Gallo furniture store. There will be banners and signs on the door.

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Transportation

Part of the roads on Ometepe are paved, but most of it remains unpaved. On the Concepcion side of the island, a 24km paved road between the town of Moyogalpa and Altagracia has dramatically decreased travel times between these towns. The distance is about 24 kilometer, and it takes around 30-40 minutes to get from Moyogalpa to Altagracia. The road to Volcan Maderas is unpaved and it requires more time to get to this side of the island.

Notes

Cars, Motorcycles and Bicycles are available for rent, contact us for more information or to make a reservation.
Taxis and shuttles are available for hire (prices are generally higher than the mainland).
Buses travel to most locations around the island (public transportation is limited on Sundays). Bus Schedules

Lodging

There are several options for lodging available in Moyogalpa. To learn more or to purchase a travel package, please see our Travel Packages or Lodging Listings & Information.

Internet and Mobile

Internet access is available on Isla de Ometepe. There are several Internet café’s in Moyogalpa with computers and WI-FI (wireless).
Mobile phone providers on the island are Movistar and Claro. Check with your provider for international rates and roaming information.
If you have an unlocked GSM phone, USD$10 will purchase you a local SIM card for a low cost prepaid service.
Mobile phones are available to purchase on the island for about USD$25 to USD$40

Currency and Credit Cards

Banco ProCredit in Moyogalpa has the only ATM on the island. The VISA only ATM is good for cash withdrawals in C$ or USD$
The US dollar (USD$) is widely accepted throughout the island in smaller denominations (make sure the bills are not dirty, stained or mutilated).
Visa, MasterCard and American Express are regularly accepted in most establishments. (always ask if credit cards are accepted before consuming).