Rivas and San Jorge: city, port and Ometepe connections
Rivas city and the port town of San Jorge are different stops in southern Nicaragua. The area links the mainland with ferries to Ometepe and offers onward road connections to San Juan del Sur and the Pacific coast.
What to see and do
Spend time in Rivas before moving to the San Jorge waterfront if you have a ferry connection. The port is an important transfer point rather than an attraction that replaces a visit to Ometepe itself.
How to get around
Confirm the actual departure port, ferry company, boarding deadline and rules for vehicles or luggage. Arrange the road transfer between Rivas city and San Jorge separately and allow enough time for delays.
Before you travel
Do not assume a hotel in Rivas is within walking distance of the ferry. Sailing schedules and boarding capacity change; confirm your crossing directly and leave a buffer before any onward booking.