El Zopilote

Ometepe Island · Nicaragua

El Zopilote

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68% MEH
High confidence 389 reviews
Best in Ometepe Island

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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire

Facilities

🍺 Bar 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (10)
Luggage Storage Internet Access Book Exchange Restaurant Mini-Supermarket Free WiFi Free Internet Access Cots Available 24 Hour Security Safe Deposit Box

Prices

Dorms $12 / night
Privates $26 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

USA FEMALE 18-24 May 5, 2026 Atm 100%

Finca Zopilote is a truly magical place. The permaculture farm provides delicious fresh food to the restaurant and every day is full of activities and chances to learn. All of the volunteers and staff are incredibly welcoming and the environment is beautiful. There is no place like Zopilote.

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Nicaragua FEMALE 25-30 May 5, 2026 Atm 100%

Mi experiencia en este hostal ecológico fue simplemente increíble 🌿✨ Desde el primer momento se siente una conexión auténtica con la naturaleza, un espacio lleno de paz, armonía y buenas energías. La comida vegana es deliciosa, variada y preparada con mucho amor — cada plato es una sorpresa llena de sabor. Además, hay muchísimas actividades para disfrutar: desde momentos de relajación hasta experiencias que te conectan profundamente con el entorno natural. Es el lugar perfe...

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Albania FEMALE 18-24 May 5, 2026 Atm 100%

All the staff are so warm and friendly. I truly feel at home here. The food is great and all natural from the farm. There is always activities happening and all well organized. You must come visit when you come to ometepe!! Such a magical place❤️❤️

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Netherlands FEMALE 31-40 May 4, 2026 Atm 100%

What an amazing place! Beautiful permaculture farm/hostel on a lush green volcano. The people working here are great, the vibe among the guests is amazing, and there’s loads of fun, active and inspiring workshops to attend everyday. Would definitely recommend el zopilote, this place feels like a home away from home!

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Switzerland FEMALE 18-24 May 4, 2026 Atm 100%

Great hostel! It has a very warm and familiar atmosphere that makes you feel at home right away. It’s surrounded by nature, right in the middle of the jungle, which makes the whole experience even more special and peaceful.The vibe is relaxed and welcoming, and it’s easy to connect with people. There are meny classes, workshops and things to learn. If you’re looking for a place to slow down, enjoy nature, and feel part of a small community, this is definitely the perfect spot.

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Italy MALE 25-30 May 4, 2026 Atm 100%

Uno dei migliori ostelli dove sia mai stato, persone stupende ed esperienza indimenticabile immerso nella giungla

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Australia FEMALE 31-40 Apr 27, 2026 Atm 100%

Great little hippy hotspot for nature and sustainable living lovers! You'll either love it or hate it, so know what you're looking for and what you're not! My accommodation was very far away and it wasn't lit at all at night so I got lost a few times, even with my light. I'm all for sustainability but there are some basic safety and practicality considerations that I would suggest, such as at least using some solar lights to indicate the turn off, and show the path from reception to the rooms...

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 Apr 27, 2026 Atm 100%

Zopilote is so great, feels like camping though. Very hippie!! :)) great family dinners with good veggie and vegan options, the fire and activities are so awesome and cool, people there are super nice and cool, walk up (about 5-7 mins) a bit rough with a big heavy bag but worth it, try to come before dark though! Pizza night is AWESOME! Defs recommend but watch out seriously for the ants they sting bad. 5 min walk from raindance.

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England MALE 25-30 Apr 15, 2026 Atm 40%

Bizarre, dirty hostel full of hippies. I’ve stayed in many many jungle hostels but this is by far one of the worst. Cabins are absolutely infested with insects, animal faeces in the showers, rooms without fans or AC and mosquito nets that are full of holes. Also a dark jungle walk in the middle of nowhere to get to the hostel which made many of my friends unsafe. The only ‘redeeming’ feature is the staff are friendly and the food is quite good.

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Ireland MALE 25-30 Apr 14, 2026 Atm 40%

What a terrible place

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France MALE 25-30 Apr 14, 2026 Atm 40%

Proche de l’arnaque… très cher pour ce que c’est, vous avez de bien meilleures options sur l’île à un prix raisonnable J’ai booke 2 nuits dans une chambre privée, mais j’ai dû changer de chambre donc ça a perdu de son intérêt. Le Check in est indiqué à 12h ici, à la réception ils vous diront 2pm mais ma chambre a été prête à 4pm. Payée pour une chambre avec wifi mais ce n’était pas le cas Les équipements sont très sommaires et le personnel assez froid

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England MALE 25-30 Apr 14, 2026 Atm 20%

Checked in and check straight out. Super dirty and the showers have no doors. The pizza was unreal though, one of the best pizzas I’ve had travelling

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Germany MALE 25-30 Apr 10, 2026 Atm 100%

Everything fine, nice food.

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England MALE 18-24 Apr 8, 2026 Atm 20%

What can I even say, flies everywhere, toilet is a hole in the ground, showering with cockroaches, staff were nice but that is the only good thing, not social very hippy vibe so if that’s your thing go for it. 15 minute HIKE up to the actual hostel. It’s the worst place I have ever stayed

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England MALE 18-24 Apr 6, 2026 Atm 100%

It was incredible, I couldn’t recommend it enough. The people were friendly, the events and workshops were incredibly handled and it was clear that the people running them were experts. Thank you for such a wonderful stay!

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Sweden MALE 31-40 Apr 4, 2026 Atm 60%

It's nice and good exercise walking around this property

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Mar 30, 2026 Atm 100%

El Zopilote is very hippy and rustic, but they don’t pretend to be anything else. The staff is kind, they keep things clean (as clean as they can in the jungle), the activities are fun and it is a very social atmosphere. Things to note: it is quite the hike up to the hostel and I recommend arriving during the day the first time. Accommodations are basic with compost toilets and limited showers.

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Italy FEMALE 31-40 Mar 25, 2026 Atm 100%

Un lugar mágico donde se siente inmediatamente la conexión con la naturaleza. El Zopilote es mucho más que una finca de permacultura: es un espacio donde el arte, la naturaleza y las buenas vibras se mezclan creando un ambiente único y muy especial.La comida es deliciosa, preparada con ncia diferente,in

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Mexico Solo traveler Mar 24, 2026 10.0/10

+ Es un hostal increíble, justo en la naturaleza y totalmente eco-sostenible, la finca utiliza y renueva todos sus recursos naturales para sustentarse, es totalmente inimaginable todo lo que está pasando en el interior, es el más grande proyecto de permacultura que he visto, tienen todo tipo de especies de plantas, árboles frutales, medicinales, etc.. etc... Tienen un jardín impresionante y aparte el personal ha sido super amable en todo momento! Además dan talleres y clases sobre todo tipo de cosas que no hay manera de no mantenerse activo y entusiasmado! Me ha encantado totalmente el lugar!

- Sin comentarios! Todo me encantó!

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United States Couple Mar 23, 2026 10.0/10

+ Loved the morning yoga, private location, breezy evenings, delicious food.

- Fire juggling night club music did go on well into the night. But it was ok.

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