If you love volcanoes, keep reading to learn about these natural wonders.
San Cristobal Volcano
It is an active volcano and is the highest in Nicaragua at 1,783 meters, located in Chinandega, department of Chinandega.
San Cristóbal is a volcanic complex made up of five giants. This volcano represents a challenge for those who are increasingly demanding; climbing to the top is the adventure that many tourists propose when they visit Chinandega.
Cosigüina Volcano
Cosigüina Volcano
Inactive, in the west of the country, It has an elevation of 872 meters, is the first volcano in the chain (from north to south) located in the municipality of El Viejo, Chinandega.
This volcano has a 1.5 km² crater lake which can be seen upon reaching the summit, where you can also see the Gulf of Fonseca and the coasts of Honduras and El Salvador.
In 1835, the Cosigüina volcano exploded with such force that it destroyed more than a third of its crater.Its ashes reached Jamaica and Mexico City, some 1,400 kilometers away. It is considered the most violent eruption to have occurred in the Americas.
Cerro Negro volcano
This incredible volcano with a elevation of 728 meters above sea level It is located 25 kilometers from the colonial city of León and is another of the active volcanoes that Nicaragua hasIt also holds the title of the youngest volcano in Central America, its last eruption being in 1999.
The name of this volcano is due to the color of its sand, which is completely black. If you love adventures and feeling the adrenaline, Cerro Negro offers the Volcano Boarding.
Getting to the crater will take you about an hour and sliding down on a board and having a great time will be your reward when you descend from the volcano.
Pilas-El Hoyo Volcanic Complex
These two volcanoes are located in the department of León. The Pilas volcano offers a panoramic view between the cones of the Sierra de Los Maribios, it is climbable on foot and you can walk between the old cones and craters to observe the hole of the El Hoyo volcano. In this area, community-based rural tourism predominates.
Momotombo volcano
It is an active volcano with a elevation of 1,297 meters above sea level, Located in the department of León and located on the shores of Lake Managua.
this volcano It is known for the 1610 eruption that caused the destruction of the Spanish town founded by Francisco Hernández de Córdoba and whose ruins are known as León Viejo., its inhabitants then decided to move the settlement, giving rise to the current city of León.
Given its characteristics, it is possible to climb it, but it is one of the most difficult in Nicaragua. Due to its height, it is almost impossible to complete the route in a single day. It is recommended to camp and descend the next day.
Telica volcano
This active volcano is located in the department of León and has a height of 1,060 meters above sea levelIt is possible to hike to the top of the volcano, which takes 7-12 hours. It is recommended to camp at the top to appreciate the lava from the volcano, which can only be seen at night.
At the foot of the complex are the fumaroles known as the Hervideros de San Jacinto, which can be visited by the public.
Masaya Volcano
It is an active volcano located in the Masaya Volcano National Park, 20 minutes from ManaguaThis volcano is one of the most accessible in the world; you can access its crater on foot, by bicycle or by vehicle.