Overview
Isla Zapatera is the second largest island in Lago Cocibolca (Lake Nicaragua), part of Parque Nacional Archipelago Zapatera established in 1983. The island centers around dormant Volcan Zapatera, standing 629 meters high with a hiking trail to the summit.
Budget Travel · Island · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Accommodation
No hotels exist. Possible home-stay with indigenous families for a few hundred cordoba. Arrange through boat captain.
Connectivity
No cell service expected. Remote island with minimal infrastructure.
Food
No restaurants or stores anywhere in the park. Bring all food and water from mainland.
Safety
Remote destination with no tourist facilities. Good Spanish skills essential. Bring all supplies.
Transport
Boat hire from Puerto Asese in Granada costs US$100 or more round-trip (90 min each way). No public transport available.
