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Maderas Volcano

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Professional Advice (4)
Title Source
“Visit the volcanoes of Nicaragua” canoe.ca / Associated Press
“Nicaragua: A hidden gem” Washington Times
“Josh and the Volcano” Washington Post
“Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua” GoNomad.com
Web Comments from Travelers (1)
Title Source
“Hike up Volcan Madera” VirtualTourist.com
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Isla de Ometepe
Traveler Description: The last eruption from this dormant volcano was 10,000 years ago.
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Attraction type: Volcano
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Hiking
Address: Isla de Ometepe
Nicaragua

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Reviews of Maderas Volcano

( 1-3 of 3 )
“Major Mudfest”
2 of 5 stars
tratfordtrekker
Ontario
Jul 18, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

We hiked up Maderas Volcano in Feb 2007. It is a grueling hike with extremely poor trail conditions. I have done a lot of hiking iin North America and never encountered a trail this bad. Even though Feb is in the dry season, the constant moisture from the cloud forest keeps everything wet. Unfortunately, there are few views along the... more

“Hard, but worth it!”
5 of 5 stars
HaleyE
North Augusta, South Carolina
Sep 15, 2006
7/7 found this review helpful

This was the hardest hike I have ever done! Granted, I haven't done too many, but I have hiked a few trails. Even though I felt like I was going to die, I made it to the top. It was such a feeling of accomplishment to get there. It is a beautiful hike. Our guide was fantastic. He pointed out... more

“A walk to remember...”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Managua, Nicaragua
Oct 19, 2004
21/21 found this review helpful

Before starting the walk up the Madera Volcano there is a stop at "Finca Magdalena" which is an old coffee "finca" that serves as a restaurant and guest house as well. Its the gathering point for all the backpackers that wish to have an adventure rush. You first have to pay a fee for walking to the Volcano (I consider... more

Reviews of Maderas Volcano

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Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua