La Isla De Ometepe

La Isla De Ometepe just joined UNESCO in the 8th Wonder of the World!
Ometepe is an island formed by two volcanoes rising from Lake Nicaragua in the Republic of Nicaragua. Its name derives from the Nahuatl words ome (two) and tepetl (mountain), meaning two mountains. It is the largest island located in the Lake Nicaragua.













It seems unsullied, and spectacularly so, protected from so many of the world's follies, including a lot of tourist infrastructure, by a cool, clean moat. But it's most certainly worth roughing it a bit to see primary forests trade off with organic farms in the folds of the volcanoes' fertile skirts, teeming with howler monkeys and parrots, and hiding a wealth of archaeological treasures.
You can fly out through various airlines into Managua International Airport. From there take a bus or drive down to San Jorge to Moyogalpa. There you can either take a ferry or small boats roughing the sea to the island. As with all adventures, take plenty of water, first-aid, and an open mind!