El Zopilote - Balgue
Imagine strolling Granada’s cobbled streets, climbing León’s cathedral roof, or gazing into Masaya’s fiery crater. In Nicaragua, every path leads to wonder: surf Pacific waves, hike Ometepe’s twin peaks, or relax on Corn Islands’ white sands. Somoto Canyon invites explorers, while lush rainforests and shimmering lakes whisper of nature’s secrets. Authentic flavors, warm people, and colorful festivals complete the adventure. Reserve your stay now and let Nicaragua’s vibrant trip.
El Zopilote
Balgue Calle Principal, 300 metros al sur (al oeste de Balgüe)
No. of rooms
38
WiFi
Spa/wellness
Meals
Animal acceptance
Playground
Rooms for singles
We speak
ES
8.5/10
No. of rooms
38
WiFi
Spa/wellness
Meals
Animal acceptance
Playground
Rooms for singles
We speak
ES
8.5/10
El Zopilote Permaculture Farmhostel 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.beds have mosquito nets.
Guests can enjoy the on-site farm to table restaurant which serves fair priced plates coming straight from the garden, openday; 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 inthe huts but the footpaths that connect them have few lights to keep the habitat more natural.
The hotel day starts from hour 12:00 and ends at 11:00.
The hostel has an eco-friendly farm dislocated in a big area.
There are lights in every rooms, dormitories and the restaurant area.
There arent 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 thatSpecial Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Double Room. This double room has a shared bathroom, a private entrance and garden views. The unit has 1 bed. ;
Single Bed in Dormitory Room. This bed in dormitory features a balcony and seating area. ;
Bungalow with Patio. Boasting a private entrance, this bungalow also comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. A seating area, a desk, a terrace and a sofa are available in this bungalow. The unit has 2 beds. ;
Double Room. The spacious double room features a private entrance and a seating area, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The double room offers parquet floors and garden views. The unit has 3 beds. ;
Family Bungalow. The spacious family room offers a private entrance and a seating area, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The family room features garden views. The unit offers 5 beds. ;
Double Room. The double room offers a private entrance, parquet floors, a balcony with garden views as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed. ;
Double Room. This double room features a shared bathroom, a private entrance and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed. ;
Double Room. This double room features a shared bathroom, a private entrance and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed. ;
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room. ;
Single Bed in Dormitory Room. ;
Double Room. This double room features a shared bathroom, a private entrance and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed. ;
Double Room. The double room includes a shared bathroom equipped with a shower. The double room is furnished with a desk and a seating area and provides a private entrance, a tiled floor and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed. ;
Double Room. This double room features a shared bathroom, a private entrance and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed. ;
Double Room. The double room includes a shared bathroom fitted with a shower. The double room is furnished with a desk and a seating area and offers a private entrance, a tiled floor and garden views. The unit has 1 bed. ;
Bungalow with Patio. Featuring 1 bedroom, this bungalow offers 1 bathroom with a shower, a seating area and terraceyou can relax. The bungalow features a private entrance, a patio and garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Children's playground
Kid mealsadditional charge
Hikingadditional charge
Physical distancing rules followed
First aid kit available
Horse ridingadditional charge
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Packed lunches
Evening entertainment
Sun terrace
Live sport events (broadcast)
Fruitsadditional charge
Movie nights
Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Massageadditional charge
Private check-in/check-out
Pets allowed
Themed dinner nightsadditional charge
Thermometers for guests provided by property
Terrace
Snack bar
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Table tennis
Special diet menus (on request)
Contactless check-in/check-out
Cooking class
Pub crawls
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Garden
Cashless payment available
Tour desk
Coffee house on site
Board games/puzzles
Babysitting/child servicesadditional charge
Restaurant
Live music/performance
Tour or class about local culture
Luggage storage
Internet services
Bike toursadditional charge
Free WiFi
Designated smoking area
Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
Entertainment staff
Wine/champagneadditional charge
Games room
Cycling
Yoga classes
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Safety deposit box
Process in place to check health of guests
Nightclub/DJ
Bar
Grocery deliveries
Indoor play area
Fire extinguishers
WiFi
Walking tours
Access to health care professionals
