Mombacho
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| Elevation | 1,344 metres (4,409 ft) |
| Location | Nicaragua |
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| Type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | 1570 |
Mombacho is a volcano in Nicaragua, near the city of Granada. It is 1344 metres high. The Mombacho Volcano Nature Reserve is one of 78 protected areas of Nicaragua
Home to one of the most beautiful remaining areas of tropical rainforest in Nicaragua, it contains some flora and fauna that are unique to this area. It has been declared a Natural Reserve. The volcano has fantastic views of Lake Nicaragua and its islands, and the volcano has several great trails for hiking. There are two trails, one that is self guided, and is not that difficult to maneuver for most healthy adults (El Crater). The other, El Puma, is only led by a guide and is very difficult. The more difficult is the only way to see some features such as the dwarf forest. The trail is almost completely 45 degree inclines and declines for about two miles.
Mombacho is an active volcano but the last eruption occurred in 1570. There is no historical knowledge of earlier eruptions.
There are more than 700 different plants registered around Mombacho. Included are many species of orchids.
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