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 19 mi from the port town of Moyogalpa, between Santa Cruz and Balgue. All of the rooms are basic but cozy 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 organize many activities like contribution-based 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.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)


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Lydia
New Zealand New Zealand
I am currently staying at El Zopilote, and it has been an amazing experience so far. It's much more than just a hostel—it's a beautiful community where you can connect with nature, meet people from all over the world, and enjoy a peaceful and...
Steven
United States United States
This is not remote or wild jungle as some people say. Lots of classes and structured activities. Hell of a pizza night party with fire dancing and more.
Vivica
United States United States
I love the commitment to holistic living and personable service. They have constant event and access to beautiful natural and learning opportunities.
Connie
United States United States
Loved the morning yoga, private location, breezy evenings, delicious food.
Skye
United States United States
A spiritual oasis, but not in the weird way. Really cool and intentional project, dedicated to sustainability and care. The best and most plentiful hostel events I’ve ever seen offered. I did the cacao ceremony, breathwork, yoga, permaculture...
Gina
United States United States
The nature is beautiful, good to learn about the permaculture projects. The staff is very sweet. Free yoga daily. Good Location.
Yuna
Germany Germany
It’s so beautiful & authentic here. I enjoyed my stay so much!
Pendrick
United States United States
Zopilote has so much to offer. The open vibes and closeness to nature & all the activities/offerings are a wonderful way to spend your time at Ometepe. The food is very crafted and you can tell care is taken to prepare each dish. Zopilote is...
Noé
Switzerland Switzerland
Great staff, cool workshops, pizza parties are fun! Restaurant uses a lot of homegrown vegetables! Price is good. We met wonderful people here. We did 2 nights in the bamboo hut, which is big and nice.
Manera
Spain Spain
Such a special place! The permaculture and mushroom tours taught me so much. It’s more than a hostel—it’s a whole experience. Great food, peaceful yoga, and beautiful jungle all around.

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Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
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Amenities of El Zopilote

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM
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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
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Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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The fine print

Must-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.

The yoga class is not free. It is offered on a voluntary contribution basis, and all contributions go directly to the yoga teacher.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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