Floating like an apparition in the middle of Lago de Nicaragua, the largest lake in Central America, Isla de Ometepe has been called "an oasis of peace." Even during Nicaragua's brutal Sandinista Revolution of the 1970's, this tranquil island remained untouched by violence. Isla de Ometepe's lush tropical landscape, dramatic twin volcanoes, rich pre-Columbian past, and welcoming inhabitants make it a truly unique place. In fact, the Nicaraguan government has designated the entire island a nature reserve and national cultural heritage site.
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Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua - Images by John Mitchell
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