Telica is another active volcano and one of the least explored in Nicaragua. Apart from reaching the crater at the top this hike will allow us to observe several other volcanoes lined up, some smoking and others dormant.

The latest violent eruption from telica volcano was in 1948, however it has continue to smok and grumbling ever since. So far it holds the record for the largest number of eruptions in Nicaragua’s resent history. It rices over 1,000 meters above sea level and you can peak into the crater and some times see lava. 

The adventure begins walking across a mud pots area following a dirt and rocky path only accessible by foot or by horse. We hike in the direction of the mountain right behind San Jacinto village through a beautiful valley with grassland, trees, and rocks.

This hike can be tough and quite tiring as it takes aprox four hours to reach the crater, you’ll get a real off-the-beaten-path experience. however you will be able to have great panoramic views from the top over the Maribios volcanic chain with 5 of the 19 Nicaragua’s active volcanoes. After a photo session we continue our adventure hiking down toward our vehicle for the ride back to the city.

If you don’t have much time or you prefer a less physical demanding option, there is an easier way in which we follow a different trail using our all terrain vehicle to take you up and down. The actual hike on this part is not that hard as it never get steep so the walk can only take 50 minutes to the top and approximately the same amoung of time  needed to return..