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Climb the highest volcano in Nicaragua and explore the giant crater!
The loose gravel that made the way up so hard now rewards us with the fun of sliding down the slopes with giant leaps of up to 4 m. We make our way back down to Don Vicente's finca, have lunch, pack our tents and return to León in the evening to recover from a long and tiring, but unforgettable day.
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We leave León in the early morning and head to the village of La Bolsa close to Chinandega. We hike past green fields and through dense forest for about two hours to get closer to San Cristobal's base and set up our tents on the finca of Don Vicente, a local farmer who has a lot to tell about his life next to a giant active volcano.
We leave the camp the next day after an early breakfast and hike through secondary forest for a while before we start ascending the steep slopes of San Cristobal. Ascending above the tree line, the slopes reach an angle of almost 45º and become more barren until only few bushes are left on the black volcanic gravel. After a long and demanding hike we finally reach the peak of Nicaragua's highest vulcano at 1745 m. We enjoy the astounding views of the other volcanoes in the Cordillera de Maribios as well as the Nicaraguan plains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. If sight and crater stability permit it, we explore the many fumaroles and sulphuric vents in the 600 m wide crater area.
Please note that this is a very challenging hike demanding a good degree of fitness and experience! Consider this before signing up to make sure together we can enjoy a great and pleasant hike! |
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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 two persons signed up and enough guides to do the hike. Please sign up at least one day before the hike by 4:30 pm. |
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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Discounts |
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We offer a 25% discount to
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