Concepción Volcano
Volcán Concepción
A perfectly conical active volcano at 1,610 metres, the symbol of Ometepe Island. The round trip to the summit takes 8–10 hours.
Concepción is one of the most symmetrical stratovolcanoes in Central America and still has intermittent gas emissions and small eruptions. The classic climbing route starts from Moyogalpa or La Flor and takes 8–10 hours round trip. The upper half is a steep slope of volcanic gravel, with strong winds and frequent clouds and fog. A licensed guide is mandatory (required by regulation), and you should set out before dawn. Before climbing, check the volcanic activity level. If your fitness is average, you can just hike to the viewpoint at the tree line.
Opening hours
Guide required; departures usually in the early morning
Nearby sights
- Altagracia & Museo de Ometepe
- Ojo de Agua
- Charco Verde Ecological Reserve
- Playa Santo Domingo
- Río Istián Wetland Kayaking
- Moyogalpa
- Museo El Ceibo
- Petroglyphs of Ometepe (El Porvenir)