SAN CRISTOBAL

Climb the highest volcano in Nicaragua and explore its giant crater!  This one-day trek gets you to the top of the highest volcano in Nicaragua and back to Leon, all in the same day.

Our trek begins in the Quetzaltrekkers office at 3:30 am.  We’ll have a hearty breakfast with plenty of coffee and get on the road early to beat the heat.  One hour in private transportation brings us to the base of the volcano.  We arrive at the Finca of Don Candido, a local farmer with endless stories of growing coffee next to an active volcano.  We stop for a quick bathroom break before beginning our ascent of steep slopes of San Cristóbal! 

As we pass above the tree line, the slopes reach an angle of almost 35 degrees until no trees remain on the black, volcanic gravel.
After two - four hours of difficult hiking, we finally reach the peak of Nicaragua’s highest volcano at 1745m. We enjoy astounding views of the neighbouring volcanoes, as well as the northern plains and Pacific Ocean. If sight and crater stability permit, we explore the numerous sulfur vents in the 600m wide crater area.

The loose gravel that made the trek so hard now rewards us with the fun of sliding and jumping down the volcano with giant leaps. We make our way back down to Don Candido’s farm, eat lunch and return to León in the afternoon via private transportation to recover from a long, but unforgettable day.

Please note that this is a very challenging hike demanding a good degree of fitness and some hiking experience! Consider this before signing up to ensure that we can all enjoy a great and pleasant hike.

Minimum donation per person: US $60
                                                         
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