Nicaragua is a country of volcanoes because it features an impressive line of volcanoes passes from the north to south part of the country. Nicaragua volcanoes are of different types. Some are active volcanoes that erupts at a regular interval others are huge dormant volcanoes are inactive for a long period of time and then suddenly bursts to leave a tranquil crater lake behind it. These volcanoes of Nicaragua are prime spots for tourists’ attractions. Tourists get to climb the dormant and active volcanoes, peek over the rim of the crater, walk through afforested slopes or can swim in the crater lakes. Tourists particularly like the hiking or the beautiful trail they took in the forested slopes to reach the crater of the volcano. The trail along the volcanoes Nicaragua is not only spectacular but is quite adventurous too. The views of the area near the crater are surely magnificent and rewarding. Adventurous activities enjoyed there are sand skiing, climbing, hiking, exploring and often swimming in the water of the crater.
Some of the best known volcanoes in Nicaragua are:
- Cosigüina Volcano
- San Cristóbal Volcano
- Telica Volcano
- Cerro Negro Volcano
- El Hoyo
- Zapatera Island
- Concepción Volcano
- Masaya Volcano
- Laguna de Apoyo (Apoyo Lagoon)
- Mombacho Volcano
- Maderas Volcano
- Momotombo Volcano
- Apoyeque Volcano
The immense power and beauty of the Nicaragua Volcanoes are beyond appreciation.
