Your hidden nature escape in Nicaragua - A peaceful lakefront ecolodge between Costa Rica and Nicaragua – surrounded by tropical nature, wildlife and authentic local experiences.

Welcome to Blue Morpho

Welcome to Blue Morpho, a small family-run ecolodge with only 5 rooms, located on a 3.5-hectare natural property directly at Lake Cocibolca.

Here you don’t come for a typical hotel stay.
You come to slow down, reconnect with nature and experience the real Nicaragua.

Wake up to the sounds of tropical birds, walk through our private finca, enjoy homemade meals and watch the sunset over the lake with a view towards Ometepe.

A perfect stop between Costa Rica and Nicaragua

Traveling through Central America?

Blue Morpho is located only about 10 km from the Costa Rica border (Peñas Blancas) and is the ideal place to relax before continuing your journey.

Whether you are coming from Costa Rica or exploring Nicaragua – stay with us for a few peaceful days and discover a different side of the country.

About us:

                        
 Ivania was a housekeeper in Costa Rica of a wealthy family,
owner of Hotel Ilan Ilan and touroperator Mitur S.A., 
where she learnt to cook at the age of 20.
After that Hotel Ilan Ilan, Tortuguero, Costa Rica responsible for the
Hotel & Restaurant for more than 10 years.
Cooking since 2009 at the Blue Morpho Ecolodge

Studies in Nicaragua:
- Certification from INATEC: Cooking & Gastronomy Processes
- Holiday Inn School Select, Managua: Chambermaid and Eticeta & Protocol

Work expirience:
10 years General Manager Hotel Ilan Ilan, Tortuguero, Costa Rica
2021 & 2022: Rotwandhaus in Germany: Chambermaid & Kitchenassistent

Michael started cooking by himself at the age of 23
and with the teaching of his mother
kitchen assistant, waiter and bartender since 2009 at the Blue Morpho Ecolodge

Studies in Germany:
"Tourism- & Eventmanagement" at European Business College Munich & Dublin, Ireland

Studies in Nicaragua:
Certification from INATEC & INTUR:
- cooking courses (vegetables / fish / pasta) 
- Tourist Guide
- Holiday Inn School Select, Managua:
Ethics & Protocol

Work expirience:
2003: PADI-Dive-Instructor, Hurghada, Egypt 
2004 & 2005: Receptionist in Punta Leona and guide in Tortuguero, Costa Rica
2020: Alpengasthof & Naturhotel "Die Eng", Austria: Commis de Cuisine & Rang
2021: Rotwandhaus, Germany: Commis de Cuisine
2022: Rotwandhaus, Germany: Chef's assistent
2023: Gasthaus Zwirgi, Switzerland: Chef de Rang
2025: Blaueishütte, Germany: Allrounder
2026: Hotel Seeblick, Germany: Chef de Rang

Jordan, our son, is now our new team member. Helps us everywhere, cooking,
serving the dishes, cleaning rooms, maintenance and reservations.
He will pick you up or bring you to the border if you need any transfer.

Studies in Nicaragua:
2-year training in the Technological Center for Hospitality and Tourism, Managua
degree: "Technician in Pastry and Bakery"

Studies in Spain:
1-year training in "Grupo Fomento", Zaragoza
degree: "Technician in Kitchen and Gastronomy"

Work expirience:
3 years in Hotel Barcelo, Managua, Nicaragua
Chef's assistent & Breakfastcook

Fanny, our good ghost and friend of the family.
If we need more help for special events we call her
and she is allways available to soport us.

Studies in Nicaragua:
Certification from INATEC:
Teacher: Pastry and Bakery

So.... let´s CONTINUE