Saturday, February 6, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
The Pottery Workshops
Monday, January 11, 2010
Planning on visiting Granada?
Why not stay on a secluded island getaway a short 20 minute boat ride from the colonial town of Granada. Jicaro Island Ecolodge is located on an isleta in Lake Nicaragua boasting nine private casitas that serve as the setting for a romantic escape filled with peace, tranquility and relaxation. Morning yoga on floating decks and birding are two favorite activities. There is also easy access to a wide variety of activities off the island ranging from kayaking and hiking to zip-lining on volcanoes, bathing in hot springs and exploring colonial treasures. The culinary experience is focused on local ingredients prepared in a creative and healthy way in an open kitchen concept.
www.jicarolodge.com, info@jicarolodge.com, Tel. (505) 2552-6353
Thursday, December 31, 2009

Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Our first guest at Jicaro Island Ecolodge
On December 22nd, we had our first guest at the hotel. Kathryn Maier stayed for one night and enjoyed a Sunset Kayaking with Fabian, our onsite guide.
This is the second opening of an Ecolodge for Cayuga in Nicaragua after Morgan’s Rock near San Juan del Sur in 2004. Cayuga operated Morgan’s Rock from 2004 to 2006 and after almost three years of absence in Nicaragua is happy to be back operating in this beautiful country.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Last week, Marijke (Assistant Manager) and Arnay (Administrative Manager) recognized Antonio Zuniga for 10 years of working with Lapa Rios. He received a watch as a sign of gratitude from the owners John and Karen Lewis for his years of service in the cleaning department, kitchen and as guard. We hope he will stay many more years with us as he is an exemplary employee with a great attitude always willing to help out. Thanks Tonio!!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
New Jicaro Island Ecolodge will Help Showcase the Amazing and Sustainable Experiences Awaiting Tourists to Nicaragua

An experience at Jicaro Island Lodge includes transfers to and from Granada’s Asese Port, all meals prepared in the open kitchen using local, fresh ingredients, and accommodation in one of the nine, beautifully designed and private two storey casitas. Rates start at US$380.00, based on double occupancy, and until January 31, 2010, people who book three nights only pay for two, a savings of over 30 per cent.
Managed by the team at Cayuga Sustainable Hospitality, (the company also behind the management of award winning eco-luxury resorts like Lapa Rios Ecolodge, Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation & Inn, Arenas Del Mar Beach & Nature Resort, Harmony Hotel and Latitude 10 Resort in Costa Rica), Jicaro Island Ecolodge is set on a private island just a short boat ride from the colonial town of Granada, Nicaragua’s top tourist town. Along with the nine casitas, Jicaro Island Ecolodge includes an open kitchen and restaurant, large patios, pool and lounge area, and large yoga decks, all offering spectacular views of the Mombacho Volcano across Lake Nicaragua.
A signature tour of the ecolodge includes a short boat ride across the lake to the foot of the Mombacho Volcano where guests can hike up to hidden hot springs, the Mombacho cloud forests and be immersed in the areas abundant wildlife. Other ecolodge activities include yoga, extensive wellness treatments, kayaking and swimming. Day and half day tours to explore the nearby attractions such as Canopy Tours (zip-lining), Horseback Riding, Colonial Granada City, Masaya Artisan Market and the Masaya Volcano, boat tours to Ometepe or Zapatera Island, are also available.
Travel to Jicaro Island Ecolodge is straightforward as it is strategically located so close to Nicaragua’s most important tourism destination Granada and just north of the Costa Rican boarder. Guests may choose an international flight into Nicaragua’s capital Managua, Costa Rica’s capital San Jose or the northern Costa Rican city of Liberia.









