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Laguna Charco Verde, Isla de Ometepe

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Verdant nature trails with looming trees, lovely dark-sanded beaches, and excellent swimming conditions await at Laguna Charco Verde. Access the lush greenery here via a short walking trail, and then enjoy swimming in the calm waters. Note that while the water appears murky, this is not due to lack of sanitation but rather the sediments from the bottom of the lake mixing with the water. Local legend tells of an ancient, lanky witch called Chico Largo, who occasionally appears in the lake to go fishing. Use our Isla de Ometepe trip planner to arrange your visit to Laguna Charco Verde and other attractions in Isla de Ometepe.
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Laguna Charco Verde reviews

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4.4
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  • From the main road, Charco Verde is a short walk or drive down a pastoral lane. Beyond the zip line kiosk, you arrive at the grassy parking lot and the entrance where you pay 175 cordobas/ $5 USD per....  more
    From the main road, Charco Verde is a short walk or drive down a pastoral lane. Beyond the zip line kiosk, you arrive at the grassy parking lot and the entrance where you pay 175 cordobas/ $5 USD per....  more »
  • Stopped off during a cycle knowing that it was not going to be good (hostel owner’s words). Say two howler monkeys sleeping and that was it. Took half an hour to do the circuit. Not worth 5 USD at... 
    Stopped off during a cycle knowing that it was not going to be good (hostel owner’s words). Say two howler monkeys sleeping and that was it. Took half an hour to do the circuit. Not worth 5 USD at...  more »
  • Butterfly garden is beautiful, also turtles. Not big but ok. Later a walk around Charco Verde and swimming on beach Bacon. Some monkeys and birds and many butterflies also outside the garden. The... 
    Butterfly garden is beautiful, also turtles. Not big but ok. Later a walk around Charco Verde and swimming on beach Bacon. Some monkeys and birds and many butterflies also outside the garden. The...  more »
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  • Amazing trail with great views of the volcano, lots of birds and monkey families!! Very few tourists, almost had the whole park for ourselves
  • Incredible nature walks, especially the the Piscacho trail! This extra trail has some elevation so good shoes are needed but there are beautiful views and we saw TONS of monkeys, birds, lizards and other wildlife. Truly beautiful and worth the time and extra effort.
  • Very nice place, where you can take a walk in the forest. We saw a few monkeys and lots of insects. 5$ fee for foreigners. 3$ fee for Nicaraguans.
  • The owner of this park tried to preserve and reastablish original local nature. You see butterfly, lot of birds and if your lucky some monkey. Support it by giving a visit.
  • Nice walk with the possibility to see many animals.

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