Maderas Volcano
Volcán Maderas
A dormant volcano cloaked in cloud forest, rising to 1,394 m. From the summit you can descend into the misty crater lake inside.
Volcán Maderas has no record of eruptions. Its slopes are covered in tropical rainforest and cloud forest, where howler monkeys and white-faced capuchins are often seen. Climbing routes usually start from Finca Magdalena, Balgüe or Merida. The round trip takes 7–9 hours, the trail is muddy and slippery the entire way, and a guide is required. Inside the summit crater is a shallow lake wrapped in mist. If your stamina is limited, you can hike to the halfway viewpoint instead. Bring plenty of water, a rain jacket and spare clothes.
Opening hours
Guide required; early morning start recommended
Nearby sights
- San Ramón Waterfall
- Finca Magdalena
- Petroglyphs of Ometepe (El Porvenir)
- Río Istián Wetland Kayaking
- Playa Santo Domingo
- Ojo de Agua
- Charco Verde Ecological Reserve
- Altagracia & Museo de Ometepe