Balgue
Balgue is a village on the island Isla de Ometepe in Nicaragua. ContentsGet in[edit]From Moyogalpa port area there are direct buses to Balgue at 8:20 a.m, 10:15 a.m, and 3:45 p.m. You can also take a bus from Moyogalpa to Altagracia (leaves at least once per hour) then take another bus from Altagracia to Balgue. Buses do not run to/from Balgue on Sundays.
Get around[edit]The 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. A day can be spend wandering the fields and paths, a hearty "buenas" usually enough to lead to multiple adventures. See[edit][add listing]Climb Maderas Volcano, take in the sights from atop the muddy mountain, and then wander in the petroglyphs laden fields around Finca Magdalena.
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Buy[edit][add listing]Eat[edit][add listing]After eating the yummy if slightly over-priced gallo pinto at Finca Magdalena, wander down the road to the blue pulperia and order queso frito with tostones. Drink it with a Tona and watch as the entire town of Balgue wanders by. On the road to Santa Cruz from Balgue are a few local restaurants and Cafe Campestre, a popular place to eat.
Drink[edit][add listing]There are 2 good places to get a drink in Balgue, Cafe Campestre on the road out of Balgue to Santa Cruz and Madronal and El Rinconsito on the corner of the road up to Finca Magdelena. Sleep[edit][add listing]There are plenty of places to stay in Balgue, one option is 'Finca Magdalena[5] which is a farmhouse on an 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. Dorms for $4.60 USD or private rooms from $8. Cheap beer, rum & full meals from $4. Another place is Project Bona Fide. They offer dormitory rooms for $25 a night which includes three square meals (except Saturday night), any fruit you find on the farm, and a tour of the farm. The price is cheaper if you volunteer for 4 hours in the morning. They also offer a private room for $23 a night. Another is Cafe Campestre which has 2 private rooms in Balgue and is a popular place to eat and hang out, known for its good food using local produce. It's in Balgue on the main road and is a good place to sit and people watch. Double rooms are $15.
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