1.8 km
Total Distance
102 m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

Masaya Volcano's Santiago Crater holds a glowing lava lake visible from the rim. The national park trail leads to a viewpoint overlooking the smoking mouth amidst clouds of sulfurous gas. It is one of the few places in the world where lava can be seen from so close.

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Difficulty

2/5 · Easy