Ever heard the saying “there are plenty more fish in the sea”? Little bit of an exaggeration nowadays, given the excessive rate of global fish consumption. Our insatiable appetite for seafood has seen certain species pushed to the brink of …
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Meet Marcela – Jicaro’s New Sustainability Coordinator, and the Hilarious Girl behind Jicaro’s Instagram

At Jicaro Island Lodge, we’re a tight-knit team. A familia of just 32, headed up by our owner: Mama Karen as we like to call her. Over the past decade, Jicaro has become something of a second home for many …
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The Green Season at Jicaro

Experience Green Season at Jicaro Island Lodge What’s warm, refreshing and doesn’t last long? Rain in Nicaragua! For many people the rainy season, or what we like to refer to as the Green Season (May through October), is an ideal …
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At Jicaro reflecting on our roots
It’s been just a little over a decade since our founder Karen Emanuel spotted an “Island for sale” sign on a journey through Nicaragua. On any journey, it is important to look back and honor roots and so with this …
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One romantic getaway

One romantic getaway, two private islands – introducing Jicaro’s secret sister island on Lake Nicaragua The tale of Jicaro Island has become something of a legend since its opening. Whilst on vacation in Nicaragua in January of 2007, Karen Emanuel …
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National Parks In Nicaragua At Jicaro Lodge

Teeming with an impressive diversity of wildlife and flora, Nicaragua features over 70 nature reserves, parks, and sanctuaries. Staying at Jicaro Island Lodge is a great opportunity to explore this spectacular nature, as it is conveniently located a quick boat …
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Reminiscing the banana bread, birdsong & coffee at Jicaro

The day is breaking. You wake up to birdsong in your very own casita overlooking the Sweet Sea, as Lake Nicaragua is known to locals. You open the screen door to your deck, step out and waiting on a tray, …
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Jicaro Island Lodge’s started with sustainability

Everyone is talking about sustainability these days but what does that actually mean? How does it relate to your holiday, and what goes on behind the curtains of an eco-lodge? Jicaro has a unique story to tell on the sustainability …
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Private Island hideaway for your romantic escape

Imagine cozying up with your darling at your own private island getaway in Nicaragua. Tucked away on a lush islet on Lake Nicaragua, Jicaro Island Lodge is an ideal honeymoon hideaway or a secluded romantic retreat. In the romance department, …
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Wildlife at Home on a Micro Island
Tucked away on a private island on Lake Nicaragua, Jicaro Island Lodge is a quick boat ride away from a diverse range of habitats, from lowland jungles to cloud forests perched on the edge of volcanoes. Its great position makes …
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