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How to get fromOmetepe to El Giganteby ferry, shuttle, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Ometepe to El Gigante by ferry, shuttle, or car ferry

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  1. Boat, shuttle

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    1. Take the ferry from Moyogalpa to San Jorgeferry ferry San Jorge
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Rivas to Playa Giganteshuttle bus Regular
    3h 46m
    $3

  2. Car ferry, shuttle

    1. Take the car ferry from Moyogalpa to San Jorgecarferry car ferry San Jorge
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Rivas to Playa Giganteshuttle bus Regular
    3h 46m
    $3

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Map of how to get from Ometepe to El Gigante.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 47.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Ometepe, Nicaragua and El Gigante, Rivas, Nicaragua?

There is no direct connection from Ometepe to El Gigante. However, you can take the ferry to San Jorge, walk to San Jorge, take the bus to Rivas, walk to Rivas, then take the shuttle to Playa Gigante. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Moyogalpa to Playa Gigante via San Jorge, San Jorge, Rivas, and Rivas in around 3h 46m.

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