Volcán Momotombo, Stratovolcano on Lake Managua, Nicaragua.
The 1297-meter volcano rises above Lake Managua with a symmetrical cone structure and a summit crater measuring 150 by 250 meters.
The massive volcanic eruption in 1610 compelled the Spanish inhabitants of León to establish a new settlement 48 kilometers toward the west.
The Nicaraguan indigenous communities near Lake Xolotlan regarded this mountain as a sacred site, incorporating it into their spiritual practices and ceremonies.
Visitors require permits to access the mountain trail through the geothermal power plant, with climbing routes frequently changing due to volcanic activity.
A geothermal field on the southern slope generates electricity, while young lava flows extend northwest into the Monte Galán caldera.
Location: León Department
Elevation above the sea: 1,297 m
Address: Momotombo Volcano, Nicaragua 22100
GPS coordinates: 12.42470,-86.53850
Latest update: May 11, 2025 03:56
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