When To Go
The island has a typical tropical climate with high temperatures all year round at low altitude. May - Nov is rainy season, but the countryside looks its best at this time. It can be windy Nov - Feb. Hurricanes possible Jun - Nov.
For more detailed information visit our When To Go section.
Language
Spanish.
Getting Local Currency
Córdoba. There’s a bank with an ATM close to the pier where you can use a UK credit or debit card. You may have to ask your bank to authorise withdrawals before you leave the UK, and amounts may be limited.
Time Difference
GMT -6 hours.
Combines With
A visit to colonial Granada on the lakeshore; a boat adventure down the tropical San Juan river to the west of the lake.
Getting There
There are boat connections from Granada and San Carlos, or a 1 hour public ferry from San Jorge to Moyogalpa.
If you still have questions, please contact us and one of our Travel Experts will be happy to help.
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