Telica volcano
It is located 36km from the municipality of León, and is one of the 6 most attractive volcanoes in Nicaragua, with frequent eruptions that have been observed and commented on since the time of the Spanish Conquest until today. Its last violent eruption was in 1048, and since then it has been expelling smoke and roaring. It has a height at its upper end of a little more than a kilometer (1,061m) and has large craters 120m deep and 700m in diameter. Visited by national and international tourists.
At the Telica Volcano you can go on excursions, spend the night and camp to live an unforgettable experience.
HOW TO GET HERE?
At the bus terminal in León you can take a bus to Malpaisillo or San Isidro-Matagalpa and get off at the stop in the town of San Jacinto, then from there you start walking for around 5 hours to reach the summit.
Hervideros of San Jacinto
The Hervideros de San Jacinto, located in the town of the same name, are at the foot of the Telica volcano. They are lava springs very close to the surface that boil when they are full of water. Characteristic of the area are the colored mud (pink and yellow) generated by the activity of the lava which was formerly used to paint houses. If there is enough water, the springs produce small geysers.
Cerro Negro volcano
It is the youngest volcano in Central America (167 years) and the most active in Nicaragua. It measures approximately 728m. It is a cone formed by ash and black sand, hence its name. Its eruptions are generally expulsions of pyroclastic fragments, ash and lava. Its last eruption was in 1999. Its young age and constant activity make it impossible for trees and plants to grow on its sloping, black slopes. Some parts of this volcano are covered by huge rocks and others by fine sand.
Climbing it is quite an adventure. It is located 25 km from the city of León. The Pilas – El Hoyo Community Tourism Cooperative is located on the site, providing tourist guide services, sandboarding, canopy and an observation deck for iguana and snake breeding sites.
HOW TO GET HERE?
From Managua you must take the highway known as Nueva a León or the Vieja a León highway, being in León you must take the highway that goes from León to Chinandega, and just a couple of kilometers from the city you will find a sign that indicates the direction towards the rural community of Lechecuagos, the road is unpaved, it is recommended to preferably take a 4WD (4 x 4) vehicle to prevent getting stuck in the sandy road.
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Pilas Volcano – The Hole
It is a volcanic complex made up of several structures: the first volcano is called 'El Picachu'; after being active it collapsed forming other volcanic structures, currently, the most significant is the El Hoyo Volcano, which can be distinguished by a hole located on one of its slopes, instead of being located at the top.
It is possible to climb it by horseback, and you can also go hiking, study the type of forest in the area and do volcanism.
HOW TO GET HERE?
From Managua you can take a bus at the Israel Lewites Market heading to León, get off at the La Paz Centro bus stop and go to the municipality's bus terminal, which is located within the urban area, there you take another bus heading to the community of Momotombo. In this case you must get off at a stop before reaching the Ruins of León Viejo, right at the junction that goes to Malpaisillo and take the dirt road that goes to Laguna El Tigre or Asososca, approximately 8 or 10 km away to Hoyo. There is the option of renting horses since at the junction that goes to Malpaisillo there is a family that offers this service.
Volcano Momotombo
Momotombo, which means “big boiling peak”, rises to 1.297 meters above sea level. It is a relatively young volcano, which after remaining calm since 1886, erupted in 1905 and left a river of lava that, now solidified, is still visible. Its last eruption was on December 2, 2015. The steam from the volcano is used to generate electricity through the facilities of the “Momotombo” geothermal plant. It is a very popular destination for national and foreign tourists who like extreme adventure, since it is possible to climb to its bare summit and even spend the night there. From the edge of the crater you can see a unique and spectacular panorama of the Pacific Ocean.
HOW TO GET HERE?
From Managua you can take a bus at the Israel Lewites Market heading to León, get off at the La Paz Centro bus stop and go to the municipality's bus terminal, which is located within the urban area, there you take another bus heading to the community of Momotombo. In this case you must get off one stop before reaching the León Viejo Ruins at the junction that goes to Malpaisillo and take the road that leads to the Patricio Arguello Geothermal Plant. Once there you must request permission to be able to enter to the top of the Volcano if you wish.
