Conchagua, Extinct volcano in La Unión Department, El Salvador.
Volcán de Conchagua is an extinct volcano in El Salvador with two overlapping stratovolcanoes rising 1225 meters above the Gulf of Fonseca. Active fumaroles at both summits show that heat still moves beneath the surface.
The area was a settlement for the Lenca civilization, who built communities on its slopes and developed farming in the fertile soil. These early inhabitants adapted their lives to the natural resources the volcano provided.
The name Conchagua comes from the Lenca language and means Flying Jaguar, tied to a legend about Princess Comizahual's transformation into golden birds. This story shapes how people understand and experience the place today.
The best time to hike is during the dry season from November to April, when weather is stable and trails are easier to walk. The climb to Mirador Espiritu de la Montaña rewards you with views across three countries at once.
The Salvadoran government selected Conchagua as the location for Bitcoin City, a planned municipality that would use volcanic heat to power cryptocurrency mining. This makes the place where ancient geology meets modern technology.
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