Volcanoes of Nicaragua

There are two volcanic ranges in Nicaragua: From Cosiguina Volcano to the Momotombo Los Maribios Range and From Masaya Volcano to the Concepcion Los Pueblos Range.

In ancient Nicaragua, its first inhabitants the Chorotegas considered volcanoes divine. When volcanoes erupted, they believed their gods were angry with them.  To appease the gods they chose virgin girls and threw them into the crater.

They also believed that lava flows were melted gold.  When the Spaniards heard of rivers of gold they trekked to the volcanoes looking for this illusive treasure.

Nowadays, volcanoes are a source of geothermal energy.  A geothermal plant located near Momotombo Volcano produces 9 percent of the total energy in Nicaragua.

LIST OF THE MAIN VOLCANOES OF NICARAGUA
Volcano Name Volcano Type Locations Height (Ft) Status
Cosiguina Stratovolcano Chinandega 2861 Dead
San Cristobal Stratovolcano Chinandega 5725 Active
Telica Stratovolcano Chinandega 3481 Active
Cerro Negro Cinder cone Leon 2388 Active
El Hoyo Complex Volcano Leon 3570 Active
Momotombo Stratovolcano Managua 4255 Active
Momotombito Unknown Managua Unknown Dead
Masaya Caldera Masaya 2083 Active
Mombacho Stratovolcano Granada 4409 Dormant
Concepcion Stratovolcano Isla de ometepe 5577 Active
Maderas Stratovolcano Isla de ometepe 4573 Dead
 
Tour Operator Tour Name
N Tur Ometepe Island Volcanoes
ICN Tours Sweet Water Volcanoes
Sol Tours Ruta de los Volcanes ( Volcano Route)
Tours Nicaragua Volcanic Obsession
 
 


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