Telica Volcano
Volcán Telica
Deep inside an active crater, you can often see glowing red lava. A sunset tour to watch the crater is one of León's most popular trips.
Telica is one of the most active volcanoes in the Marrabios chain, standing about 1,060 m high. The most popular option is the afternoon sunset tour. You ride a four-wheel-drive vehicle close to the summit, then take a short hike to watch the sunset from the crater rim. After dark, you may see orange-red lava glowing deep inside the crater. The tour can also include a visit to a bat cave, and overnight camping hikes are available. The volcano closes when its activity increases, so confirm with your tour operator before setting out.
Opening hours
Group departures; sunset tour approx. 14:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Hervideros de San Jacinto
- Iglesia de la Recolección
- Iglesia El Calvario
- Iglesia de La Merced
- Mercado Central de León
- León Cathedral
- Museum of the Revolution
- Centro de Arte Fundación Ortiz-Gurdián