The volcano with a view of three countries After breakfast in the office we leave León for a six hour bus ride to the most western point of Nicaragua, where a peninsula created by volcán Cosigüina stretches out into the Golfo Fonseca. Volcán Cosigüina once was the tallest volcano in Central America. Until in 1835 during a powerful explosive eruption it blew of its top. Ashes of the explosion fell as far as Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica. When we arrive we set up camp in a village and have lunch. We walk to a nearby beach, go for a swim and watch a beautiful sunset. The beaches are nesting grounds for turtles so in the right season we go to the beach at night to look for turtles. Next morning, after packing our stuff and having breakfast we take a bus to where we start the hike. The area is lush and green and filled with wildlife, and is one of the last places on the Pacific Coast where the Scarlet Macaw can be found in the wild. On slowly ascending trails we make our way to the top. The crater is incredible, it has a diameter of more then 2 km and 500 meters below the edge you see a huge crater lake. From the top views are offered over Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Golfo de Fonseca and the Pacific Ocean. We walk along the edge of part of the crater have lunch and then go down to the village where we camp. In the village we take a refreshing dive in a hot spring that by the community is turned into a nice swimming pool. At night we have dinner in a local comedor. Next morning, after breakfast, we make our way back to León by bus. Start at 6:15 am in Quetzaltrekkers office Back 2 days later at 2:00 pm in Quetzaltrekkers office.
Cost of hike: 950 C$ / 55 US$ This hike leaves whenever we have a minimum of two persons signed up and enough guides to do the hike. You have to sign up two days before the hike at, at least 3:00 pm.
Cost includes: %u2022 All transport %u2022 Food %u2022 Purified water %u2022 Guides %u2022 Camping equipment, i.e. tents, sleeping sheets, roll Mats, etc
Cost does not include: %u2022 Personal travel insurance. %u2022 Alcoholic beverages. %u2022 Costs incurred due to accident, illness or any other unforeseen circumstances. %u2022 Tips to Guides.
What you should bring: %u2022 Hiking boots %u2022 Backpack %u2022 Warm and dry clothes %u2022 Rain gear %u2022 Swimming Gear %u2022 Sun screen %u2022 Mosquito repellent %u2022 Flashlight/ headlamp %u2022 Passport or copy of Passport and valid entrance stamp of Nicaragua
Any of the above items that you do not have we will do our best to provide.
Discounts: u2022 10 on second hike with Quetzaltrekkers Nicaragua u2022 10 if in possession of Quetzaltrekkers Guatemala T-shirt u2022 50 if you have worked as a volunteer in León for at least 3 months. u2022 50 for Nicaraguans- Discount is only given if there are already at least 2 persons signed up for the hike**
All hikes are leaded by a minimum of two guides. In general our guides are bilingual and have lived in Nicaragua for some time, working in tourist services, social and development work etc. The tour leaders are happy to explain the different cultures that you encounter and the significance of places that you visit. They will accompany you throughout the tour, ensuring a smooth, stress-free, safe and enjoyable time. Quetzaltrekkers uses local transport and purchases food provided on trips from local markets and shops when possible.