Chinandega

San Cristobal Volcano - One of Nicaragua’s seven active volcanoes, San Cristobal is located just outside the city of Cinandega. It has constantly erupted since 2001 and today is the country’s highest volcano at 1745 meters above sea level. The hike to the summit is difficult and recommended only for the fittest hikers. If you do not fit this category and still which to make it to the peak, you may be able to arrange a shorter climb from the adjoining Casitas Volcano.

Cosiguina Volcano - The Cosiguina Volcano is located in the province of Chinandega. It is the most north-western volcano in the country and rises to 800 meters above sea level. There is a 3-5 day hike through forest reserve that will take you up the crater to the lip of the volcano from where you can enjoy a most memorable view of the Gulf of Fonseca and its many islands. There is also an incredibly beautiful crater lake hidden at the bottom of the volcano's steep inner walls.

Rivas

Concepción Volcano – located on the Island of Ometepe, Concepción rises an impressive 1610 meters above sea level. It is the second highest in the country and is also incredibly beautiful. Concepción last spewed ash and smoke in 1999 but has not seen lava flow since 1957. The slopes of the cone have been claimed for a nature reserve and are home to deer and monkeys. There is a difficult 7-9 hour climb up the forested sides of the volcano.

Maderas Volcano – Also found on Ometepe Island, Maderas is located in Lake Nicaragua. It rises to 1394 meters above sea level and is usually clouded in thick mist. As a result, it has been claimed as a protected cloud forest reserve. Maderas is far more inactive than its twin Concepción and, as a result, enjoys more plant and animal diversity. It features two popular hikes – an easy two to six hour hike through farmland and cloud forest or a more grueling and mud-filled hike to the summit which takes approximately three to five hours. Maderas features a misty and cold crater lake which can only be enjoyed by trekking to the summit.