Altagracia is on the island of Ometepe, in the Southern Pacific Coast region of Nicaragua.
Altagracia is the other major town (besides Moyogalpa) on Ometepe. It has twice-weekly ferries to and from San Carlos and Granada, when the lake conditions (water level and wind) allow.
- The Parque Central has a model of the island.
- There is an Ometepe Museum, a 3-room affair a block west of central park, with a collection of ancient pottery, petroglyphs, and statuary, labeled mostly in Spanish. Admission US$2.
- There are good views of volcan Concepcion just out of town
You can hike up Volcán Concepción from here (guides mandatory and strongly recommended). It is a long steep hike to the top, so only do this in good condition and with appropriate shoes. Bring enough water (more than 2 liters) as there is hardly any shade above roughly 1000 meters height. Be prepared for strong winds once you leave the jungle as well. A decent sweatshirt in your rucksack might just do the trick.
There are several ATMs in town, and the market has most of your daily needs, including cheap souvenir T-shirts of varying quality.
The centrally located market has a small selection of basic food-stands serving your classic gallo pinto and other Nicaraguan foods.
- Los Bocaditos Jr., Del parque central dos cuadras Norte, +505 8413 8033.
- Restaurante Castillo, de la Iglesia Católica una cuadra al sur media cuadra al oeste, +505 2569 4506.
Among the town's small grocery stores, the bigger and cleaner Commercial San Diego (in the main street, just south of Hotel Central) stands out. They even have functioning refrigerator and freezer cases, with yogurt and ice cream - a rarity in the island. Closed on Sundays (as are most businesses in the island).
Los Bocaditos Jr., Del parque central dos cuadras Norte, +505 8413 8033.
Restaurante Castillo, de la Iglesia Católica una cuadra al sur media cuadra al oeste, +505 2569 4506.
- San Carlos (Nicaragua) and the Rio San Juan Region
- Granada (Nicaragua)
- Moyogalpa
- the Maderas side of the island