Maderas, Dormant stratovolcano on Ometepe Island, Nicaragua
Maderas rises to 1,394 meters above Lake Nicaragua, covered with dense tropical forests and featuring several distinct ecosystems along its slopes.
The volcanic soil around Maderas has supported agricultural communities for generations, enabling the cultivation of coffee plantations at its base.
Local inhabitants of Ometepe Island maintain traditional practices and stories connected to the volcano, incorporating it into their daily customs and beliefs.
Hikers must engage certified guides for the ascent, which takes approximately seven hours round trip through increasingly challenging terrain.
The summit crater contains a deep lagoon surrounded by a cloud forest, making it one of only two such environments on Nicaragua's Pacific coast.
Location: Rivas Department
Elevation above the sea: 1,394 m
Address: Maderas, Nicaragua 48800 48800
GPS coordinates: 11.44452,-85.51197
Latest update: May 12, 2025 01:35
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