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Balgue is a hip & peaceful little village, in the center of this magical island, and close to many of the island's main attractions (Ojo de Agua -a natural spring swimming hole, el pital - yoga & chocolate tours, zopilote - fire shows, pizza night, & organic permaculture farm, kite surfing, kayaking, Saturday night poker, horseback riding and more!)
The ancient Indian settlers considered the Maderas a sacred place of the sun and you find pre-Columbian petroglyphs dispersed all over Balgüe and Santa Cruz. It seems as if the spirit of the former inhabitants inspires today's residents to strive for a life in harmony with nature. There are farming projects dedicated to permaculture and environmental education, and eco hotels and communities using regenerative technologies and growing their own organic vegetables.
The slopes of Balgüe and Santa Cruz have scenic views of the Concepción volcano whose top is sometimes neatly visible, and sometimes dresses a cap of clouds. You see gorgeous sunsets while in your back you hear the howler monkeys and birds from the forest of the Maderas volcanoe.
If once you have had enough of nature contemplation and bliss you can dive into action with a hike up the Maderas volcano. The most popular starting point is from Finca Magdalena, 2 km uphill from Balgüe. If you don't want to make the entire, strenous hike to the top of the Maderas you can walk only a portion of the trail into the elf forest of the nature reserve. Take a guide as otherwise you get lost in the maze of trails. The guide will also point out plants and wildlife of the cloud forest. Other tours from Finca Magdalena lead through the organic coffee plantation and to a couple of sites with intriguing petroglyph.
A nice spot for a river bath in the forest is at the foot of Finca Magdalena. A small pool is fed with the cool water of a natural spring. Sometimes you can watch birds and monkeys who descend from the treetops to drink.
Next door to us is an amazing restaurant, a store to buy food, and a produce stand…. Although there are more options for food to buy in Moyogalpa (Pali) and/or in Santa Cruz at the main corner store.

Being centrally located and on the main road, we are easy to get to by bus or taxi (from the ferry).
Please note on the island the bus does not run on Sunday meaning if you’re planning to come or leave on a Sunday you need to budget in $20 for a taxi.
Once here, you can decide whether you want to
• walk (we are within an hour walk of most things happening between the town of Balgue and Santa Cruz).
• rent a scooter ($14-$25/day)
• rent a 4 wheeler ($40-$50/day), or
• get a moto taxi to get around (usually 150 cordobas within 20 mins)
• get a taxi (expensive)
We do offer scooter rental but only have 2… you’re welcome to rent (if available) for 500 cordobas ($14ish)/day... I suggest reserving it with me if you plan on renting one. If not available through me, there is a scooter rental place for $15-$20/day just down the street.
NOTE: the closest ATM is a 20 min drive away in Santa Domingo and the island is 98% cash with a few exceptions (the restaurant next door takes cards).