Activities & Courses
Since its creation, El Zopilote has been dedicated to activities, courses, ceremonies, festivals, and gatherings, happening every day , morning, afternoon, and evening. Here you can join or even offer your own activities if you feel inspired. They are mainly for our guests, but also open to visitors from outside. Some are free, others have a cost — all are conscious and sustainable. We keep a big blackboard where everything is written daily, and activities are also shared on our social networks.
At Zopilote you never get bored, and you leave with many beautiful experiences.
For more details, please check the articles below. Thank you!
Sourdough Bread Workshop
Learn to make sourdough bread with our baker, including preparing the starter the night before and baking a small loaf, muffin, and cookie to take home...
Massages
Enjoy a professional massage in our dedicated room, surrounded by the tranquility of the farm and the nature of Ometepe...
Permaculture Design Course (Next Course To Be Announced)
A two-day hands-on course that teaches you the fundamentals of permaculture design and guides you step-by-step in creating a complete design for a real property at El Zopilote...
All-Kind Mushroom Growing Course (Next Course To Be Announced)
A two-day intensive course that teaches you everything you need to grow edible, medicinal, and gourmet mushrooms in any environment. Hands-on training with laboratory techniques, substrates, sterilization, and cultivation systems — suitable for beginners and advanced growers...
Cacao Ceremony
Discover the ancestral art of preparing cacao from scratch, learn its history and benefits, and share a meaningful moment in community. Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. on the yoga platform at El Zopilote...
Ancient Petroglyphs of Ometepe (Free)
Discover a hidden treasure: almost 20 ancient petroglyphs spread across volcanic rock on our farm. These mysterious carvings, created by indigenous peoples centuries ago, offer a fascinating glimpse into the spiritual and ceremonial life of early Ometepe inhabitants...
Concepción Volcano Hike
Experience one of Ometepe’s most demanding and unforgettable hikes. The Concepción Volcano offers sweeping views, raw volcanic landscapes, and a true test of endurance. This tour is recommended only for experienced hikers in good physical condition and must be done...
Maderas Volcano Hike
An immersive trek up Volcán Maderas, passing through lush coffee farms and dense cloud forest until reaching the serene crater lagoon at the summit...
Mushroom Lab Tour
A guided visit through our mushroom farm where guests learn how we cultivate Oyster and Reishi mushrooms, from substrate preparation to inoculation, incubation, and harvesting...
Clay Craft Experience (Free)
A hands-on clay experience where you shape your own small pottery piece using natural earth from the farm. A relaxing, creative activity suitable for everyone, and your creation will be fired and turned into real ceramic....
Mud Bath (Free)
A free, fun, and rejuvenating activity where you cover yourself in our farm’s natural clay, let it dry under the sun like a living sculpture, and then wash it off to reveal softer, healthier skin...
Horseback Riding Tours
ide with Zaccaria, the owner of the horses and an experienced local guide, and discover Ometepe’s forests, trails, and even its beaches. His well-cared-for horses and deep knowledge of the island make this an unforgettable way to explore Ometepe. Book...