Top Experiences in Mombacho Volcano

Ometepe Island, a must-see destination in Nicaragua, full of colors, countries and incredible beaches, will make your visit an unforgettable experience. We will visit the most emblematic destinations on the island. The local gastronomy is unique in the entire country. Walks, horseback rides and different experiences await you.

The transfer to the city of Rivas is full of incredible destinations such as Masaya, Granada and Nindirí

Visit the Mombacho Volcano Nature Reserve on this day trip from San Juan del Sur. Mombacho is near the city of Granada and is 1344 meters high. The Mombacho Volcano Nature Reserve is one of 78 protected areas of Nicaragua. Mombacho is an extinct volcano which last eruption occurred in 1570. The highest regions of the volcano is home to a cloud forest.  After the hike, get ready for more excitement and zipline through the rain forest over 15 platforms.

Imagine reaching the top of two volcanoes in the same day, with a very different climate and visiting viewpoints that provide the best photos. The activities and times for each activity may vary according to your preference, ziplining the Mombacho volcano, visiting the Catarina viewpoint or taking a carriage ride through the city of Granada are many of the activities that you can do on this incredible tour.

The ride uphill only is an adventure by itself, the incredible steepness of the volcano guarantees a spectacular 4x4 ride. You will see coffee plantations and later on the cloud forest. The views are spectacular from here.

When you arrive at the top at 1,200 mts the temperature will have dropped significantly and the humidity will be high. It’s always windy, so be sure to bring an extra sweater. At the top there is a tourist center which houses maps, photos, models, souvenirs, and more interesting material. There is also a cafeteria where you can get a small meal and drinks, use the bathroom.

The Mombacho volcano has four craters. All of the craters are covered with cloud forest and you can walk around one of the craters, or hike around several craters. Besides lots of different trees and plants that thrive because of the cloud forests humidity you can also observe howler and white face monkeys, as well as snakes, deer, reptiles, birds, and insects.

Wonderful bird sanctuary, natural wealth and opportunity to swim in hot springs from the depths of a volcano