Hervideros de San Jacinto, Hydrothermal vent formation in Telica, Nicaragua.
Hervideros de San Jacinto is a hydrothermal site near the Telica volcano featuring mud pools and steam vents scattered across the landscape. The vents continuously release hot gases and mineral-rich water directly from volcanic chambers beneath the surface.
The site's geothermal activity emerged from the volcanic system that shaped the Telica region over many centuries. This thermal display connects to the broader geological forces that created the volcanic landscape of this part of Nicaragua.
Local residents serve as knowledgeable guides, sharing information about the natural phenomena and their connection to the regional volcanic landscape.
Wear sturdy footwear since the ground is uneven and some areas are near hot vents. Early morning visits work best to avoid intense sun and experience the steaming vents more clearly.
The mud pools shift in color from white to orange to deep tones due to mineral deposits and heat-loving bacteria thriving in the geothermal water. This color variation actually marks differences in temperature and mineral composition between different pool sections.
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