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 and the Cornerhouse Restaurant both serve up excellent breakfasts of eggs, toast, coffee and more. 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 at the top of the street in front of the Catholic Church. The office is the yellow building on the right corner (the former Gallo mas Gallo furniture store). There will be banners and signs on the door. NOTE: The Race Office is not open year round, please contact robinson@fuegoyagua.org for more information on the island

Download a Tourist Map of Ometepe here

Transportation

Part of the roads on Ometepe are paved, but much 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 kilometers, and it takes around 30-40 minutes to get from Moyogalpa to Altagracia. Some of 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 please see our Lodging Page

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$5 will purchase you a local SIM card for a low cost prepaid service with either mobile network.
Mobile phones are available to purchase on the island for about USD$25 to USD$40

Currency and Credit Cards

Moyogalpa has several ATM’s that accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Withdrawals can be made in USD or Nicaraguan Cordobas.
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).