Nicaragua · Hiking

1-Day Volcano Hike in Nicaragua with Las Pilas and El Hoyo

1 Day Round trip from Las Pilas Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hike through a beautiful tropical forest on the way to Las Pilas and El Hoyo
02 Reach the Las Pilas Volcano crater, where monkeys and other wild animals may appear
03 Climb onward to the top of El Hoyo volcano for sweeping volcanic landscapes
04 Take in majestic views of Momotombo, Xolotlán Lake, Cerro Negro, Asososca lagoon, Ajusco, and the Maribios chain

Enjoy a sensational and breathtaking view of León city and Nicaragua on a hike to two volcanoes, El Hoyo and Las Pilas, which stand side by side and form a compound volcano.

Enjoy a sensational and breathtaking view of León city and Nicaragua on a hike to two volcanoes, El Hoyo and Las Pilas, which stand side by side and form a compound volcano.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Managua, Las Pilas, El Hoyo

Languages English, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hike Las Pilas and El Hoyo Volcanoes

Hike along the trails through a beautiful tropical forest for approximately 1.5 hours.
Reach the Las Pilas Volcano crater. Inside the crater, you might see monkeys and other wild animals.
From Las Pilas Volcano, continue hiking for another hour toward the top of El Hoyo volcano.
Enjoy majestic views of Momotombo volcano, Xolotlán Lake in the capital city of Managua, the neighbouring Cerro Negro volcano, Asososca lagoon, Ajusco volcano, and the entire Maribios volcanic chain.