El Zopilote
Calle Principal, 300 metros al sur (al oeste de Balgüe), 48800 Balgue, Nicaragua – Great location - show map
El Zopilote
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El Zopilote Permaculture Farm/hostel is a backpackers hostel and a permaculture farm at the same time. We offer various types of hospitality like private rooms, dormitories, camping areas and hammocks. We are in the Nicaraguan Ometepe Island, on the jungle slopes of the volcano Maderas 30km from the port town of Moyogalpa, between Santa Cruz and Balgue . All of the rooms are basic but cosy with shared compost toilets and shared showers. All beds have mosquito nets. Guests can enjoy the on-site farm to table restaurant which serves fair priced plates coming straight from the garden, open all day; and a pizzeria open every Tuesday and Saturday night from 6pm with fire shows, dancing, natural cocktails and fun. There is free WiFi in the restaurant area. We organise many activities like free yoga , permaculture courses, cacao ceremonies, volcanoes tours, massages , workshops and lots of other activities. Bring a flash light for the night, there are lights in all the huts but the footpaths that connect them have few lights to keep the habitat more natural.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
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- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Morten
Denmark“I love that everything is so natural and beautiful. The place is full of life and the jungle is right at the door. The food is delicious and the vibe is so welcoming. I love pizza night and all the great workshops on the schedule. It is truly a...” 
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Brazil“I loved everything about this place, highly recommend the Permaculture Tour to learn the reason to every detail. It felt great to know that I were staying in a solar powered, water saving, farm to table hostel and that my being a tourist was not...”
Daniele
Italy“A lot of activities organised from the hostel, pizza nights, nature, amazing vibe.”- AArelcy
Nicaragua“Eco-Luxury in Nature The rooms are simple but comfortable, with everything you need. It’s amazing to stay in a place that values both guest comfort and sustainability.” - Echeverria Nicaragua“Relaxation in the Jungle The beds were comfortable, and the environment was peaceful. Despite being an eco-hostel, it offers all the essentials for a pleasant and restful stay.”
- MMairena Nicaragua“ “If you’re looking for a sustainable and unique stay, El Zopilote is perfect. The permaculture gardens, solar-powered amenities, and welcoming vibe make it feel like a second home. So many activities to join, or just relax in the hammocks.””
- Elisa
Costa Rica“Elisa: “Amazing place to disconnect and enjoy the beauty of nature. Loved the sense of community, eco-friendly atmosphere, and daily activities like permaculture courses, mushroom growing, and ecstatic dance. A must-visit for a true island...” - Julie-maude
Canada“I loved being at Zopilote. It was a great experience; the vibe of the place is very comfortable, and there are different activities where you share with other travelers. You can do yoga every day, participate in cacao ceremonies, and join...” - Berti Italy“The hostel is wonderful, something very special in the middle of nature. You are surrounded from flowers plants butterfly and monkeys. I loved the yoga platform, the permaculture tour and the pizza night with the fire show!!! A place to go back...”
Marina Italy“I had an amazing exerience at El Zopilote! An Hostel/farm in the jungle, with beautiful views, it is a real full immersion in the Nature. The permaculture project is very well done and it is very sustainable. The staff is super friendly and...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurante #1
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Facilities of El Zopilote
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Toilet
- Shower
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Live music/performance
- Cooking class
- Tour or class about local culture
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- Movie nights
- Pub crawls
- Evening entertainment
- Nightclub/DJ
- Entertainment staff
- Horse ridingAdditional charge
- Cycling
- HikingAdditional charge
- Table tennis
- Children's playground
- Games room
- Coffee house on site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Grocery deliveries
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Packed lunches
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- Safety deposit box
- Designated smoking area
- Yoga classes
- MassageAdditional charge
- English
- Spanish
- Italian
House rulesEl Zopilote takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
The hostel has an eco-friendly farm dislocated in a big area.
There are lights in every rooms, dormitories and the restaurant area.
There aren't lights in the pats that connect the restaurant area with the rooms and dormitories.
It is important to have a flashlight to facilitate night movements.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about El Zopilote
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The prices at El Zopilote may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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El Zopilote has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurante #1
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Check-in at El Zopilote is from 12:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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El Zopilote is 1.3 miles from the centre of Balgue. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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El Zopilote offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Children's playground
- Games room
- Table tennis
- Evening entertainment
- Bike tours
- Nightclub/DJ
- Movie nights
- Live music/performance
- Horse riding
- Entertainment staff
- Pub crawls
- Tour or class about local culture
- Themed dinner nights
- Yoga classes
- Walking tours
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Cooking class
