Two volcanoes rise from Lake Nicaragua joined by a low isthmus, and that hourglass silhouette — Ometepe — hosts one of Central America's gentlest island scenes: banana farms, petroglyphs, kayaking the Istián river between the peaks and swimming in the mineral-clear Ojo de Agua pool. Ferries cross from San Jorge in an hour; motion-sensitive travellers should take the larger boat. Climb Maderas, the greener volcano, with a guide. Dry season runs November to April.
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