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Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua
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Balgue is a tiny village on Isla de Ometepe, an island on Lake Cocibolca in Nicaragua. The village lies at the base of Volcan Maderas.
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A well-known center for permaculture education and community development, as an approach to designing communities and agricultural systems that mimic the relationships found in the natural ecologies. The main goals are to reduce reliance on industrial systems of production and distribution, minimizing waste and the demand for human labor or energy, produce a high density of food and materials with minimal input, etc. Also offers volunteer and community work.
Amazing food cooked with local seasonal and (where possible) organic produce. Great place to meet people and hang out. Try "Ben's Hooch" for a refreshing, fruity, beer-like drink.
Three nights a week, (Tu-Th-Sa) pizza is prepared using a clay oven. With more than 8 types of pizzas, beer, rum and liquors, pizza night is often an occasion to party. There is often live music and fire shows.
A farmhouse on a cooperatively-run organic coffee plantation near the city. It's set on a hillside with gorgeous views of the volcanoes, lake, gardens, and sunsets, complete with hammocks, internet, and trails for exploring. Conditions and food are fairly basic but the price and the incredible view help to compensate. A hike into the jungle nearby will allow you to witness Howler Monkeys and numerous wild birds. Dorms for US$2.50 or private rooms from $8. Cheap beers and rum, full meals from $1 to $4.
From Moyogalpa port area there are direct buses to Balgue at 08:20, 10:15, and 15:45. You can also take a bus from Moyogalpa to Altagracia (leaves at least once per hour) then take another bus from Altagracia to Balgue.
Read in the guideThe town of Balgue is small and can easily be walked in a few minutes. However, a system of footpaths connect Balgue with all the neighboring villages and farms.
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