El Pital Ometepe, Chocolate Paradise

4.5
(1151 votes)
1.4 km after the intersection of Santa Cruz towards Balgue on the left El Pital, El Madroñal 48800
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Discover El Pital Ometepe, Chocolate Paradise

El Pital offers a unique experience nestled 1.4 km after the intersection of Santa Cruz towards Balgue on the left side, in El Madroñal. Surrounded by lush jungle near a freshwater lake and majestic volcanoes, this destination provides a tranquil escape to connect with nature and indulge your senses.

Exceptional Chocolate and Vegan Delights

This tree-to-bar chocolate factory crafts organic, high-quality chocolate using locally sourced Ometepe and Nicaraguan cacao. Visitors can immerse themselves in chocolate tours that reveal the chocolate-making process, alongside tastings and visits to the cacao farm and food forest. The on-site vegan cacao bar and restaurant serves exquisite plant-based meals, smoothies, and ceremonial cacao elixirs made from local, organic ingredients – perfect for health-conscious travelers and food enthusiasts alike.

Accommodation ranges from cozy lakefront jungle cabins to private cabañas with king-size beds and private showers, providing comfort amidst nature. Beyond culinary delights, El Pital is a spiritual sanctuary fostering community and growth through daily yoga classes, cacao ceremonies, workshops, massages, guided meditations, and various healing modalities. It is truly a must-visit haven for relaxation, wellness, and heart-opening connections.

Visitors praise El Pital for its amazing vegan food, attentive and friendly staff, magnificent views, and the unforgettable atmosphere of this chocolate paradise on Ometepe Island.

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Víctor M. Reñazco
July 10, 2025
We loved this spot. Pizzas, beverages and curry were very tasty. My kids enjoyed playing around and the views are amazing. Great Chocolate options in the menu, we loved it there.
Justo Cabrera
July 7, 2025
It's a very nice place with very delicious vegan food. The staff is friendly and treated me wonderfully. It's a unique experience.
Nicafla
July 7, 2025
Super nice cafe with a very tasty menu:) I can only recommend the Ometepe Rainbow smoothie!!
Victoire de La Cochetière
July 7, 2025
It's not authentic, but the place is very nice and the view is magnificent. However, keep in mind that everything is vegan.
Jonathan Giles
July 6, 2025
There once was a plant named cacao…thanks Berling for great service!!

Informations

  • El Pital is a tree-to-bar chocolate factory producing organic and high-quality chocolate using local Ometepe and Nicaraguan cacao.
  • The company offers chocolate tours including chocolate making process, tastings, and visits to the cacao farm and food forest.
  • They have a vegan cacao bar and restaurant serving plant-based meals, smoothies, and ceremonial cacao elixirs made with local and organic ingredients.
  • Accommodation options include lakefront jungle cabins ranging from affordable dorm rooms to private cabañas with private showers and king-size beds.
  • The location is jungle-surrounded, offering a natural and tranquil experience near a freshwater lake and volcanoes on Ometepe Island.
  • El Pital functions as a spiritual sanctuary offering daily yoga classes, cacao ceremonies, workshops, massages, guided meditations, and other healing modalities.
  • They emphasize creating a community and spiritual growth through cacao-centered events and heart-opening connections.