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The volcano that destroyed León Viejo
At 4:30 am we gather in the Quetzaltrekkers office to pack our bags and have breakfast. By private transport we get to the geothermal plant on the base of volcán Momotombo. From there one of our most challenging hike starts. First ascending small paths to our lunch spot where we enjoy great views over the lake and Momotombito. Then we climb over a steep rocky surface to the campsite. We set up camp and start the last part to the top, going on hands and feet over loose volcanic rocks at almost a 45° angle. Reaching the top, seeing the crater and the incredible views make it worth the effort of climbing. We then go down past 40 m high rock walls back to camp where we watch the sunset and have dinner.
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As you head towards León
it is impossible to miss the view of the perfectly shaped Volcán
Momotombo. Rising 1297 meters high, Momotombo towers over Lago Xolotlan
(Lago de Managua) and its little brother, the island volcano Momotombito.
Momotombo began growing 4500 years ago and last erupted in 1905. Momotombo
played an important role in history when, in 1625, it buried Nicaragua’s
former capital, the old city of León, under layers of volcanic ash.
Next morning we wake up early to see the sunrise over the lake. We have
breakfast, break up camp and start our descent, first sliding down through
the volcanic sand and later walking on small paths through the forest. From the
foot of the volcano we go to La Paz Centro where we eat the famous "quesillo". We
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| When to hike | Upcoming hikes can be found on our monthly schedule! Even if there is no hike scheduled, we can leave whenever we have a minimum of four persons signed up and enough guides to do the hike. Please sign up at least one day before the hike by 12 am. |
What to expect |
Our services include:
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Our services do NOT include:
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All hikes are lead by a minimum of two guides. In general our guides
are bilingual and have lived in Nicaragua for some time, working in tourist
services, social and development work etc. The tour leaders are happy to
explain the different cultures that you encounter and the significance of
places that you visit. They will accompany you throughout the tour, ensuring
a smooth, stress-free, safe and enjoyable time. Quetzaltrekkers uses local transport and purchases food provided on trips from local markets and shops when possible. |
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You will need the following equipment to join us on this adventure:
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We offer a 25% discount to
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