Volcanoes in Nicaragua

Nicaragua's Volcanic Peaks

Nicaragua’s volcanic landscape features diverse geological formations, from the black ash slopes of Cerro Negro to the active lava lake of Masaya Volcano. This collection includes San Cristóbal, the country’s highest peak at 1,745 meters, and the twin-volcano island of Ometepe, home to the Concepción stratovolcano. These sites offer opportunities for hiking across active craters, observing geothermal activity, and exploring landmarks like Telica and the iconic Momotombo on the shores of Lake Managua.

Nicaragua's Volcanic Peaks — Map

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Cerro Negro

Cerro Negro is an active volcano in the Cordillera de los Maribios mountain range in Nicaragua, about 10 km from the village of Malpaisillo.

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B

Masaya Volcano

Masaya is a caldera located in Masaya, Nicaragua, 20 km south of the capital Managua.

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Concepción

Concepción is one of two volcanoes that form the island of Ometepe, which is situated in Lake Nicaragua in Nicaragua, Central America.

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San Cristóbal Volcano

Volcán San Cristóbal is the highest volcano in Nicaragua at 1,745 m. Near the northwest corner of the country, close to the border with…

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Telica volcano

Telica is a stratovolcano, one of several volcanoes of the Nicaraguan volcanic front.

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Volcán Momotombo

Momotombo is a symmetrical stratovolcano on the northern shores of Lake Managua. Its 1610 eruption led to the relocation of the city of León to its current site. After 110 years of dormancy, the volcano began a new eruptive phase in late 2015.

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