VISIT VOLCANOS IN NICARAGUA

Nicaragua boasts 19 active volcanoes, and with some of them easily accessible to travelers, experiencing at least one of these natural wonders is a must. Volcanoes are also a part of Nicaraguan culture. Natives believed for generations that these giants were gods and portals to the underworld; now, they are Nicaragua's most popular tourist attraction and breathtaking natural wonders. No wonder; there is a sense of adventure and thrill when we see fumes pouring from a peak and our hearts race at the prospect of getting closer to bubbling lava.

Masaya is one of Nicaragua's most well-known volcanoes. This active volcano complex is approximately 23 kilometers from the capital and is part of the Masaya Volcano National Park, the country's first and largest national park. It is a volcanic caldera with two volcanoes and five craters, and while the Masaya volcano is impressive in size and scale, the neighboring crater Santiago is the major draw.