San Cristóbal Volcano in Chinandega is Nicaragua’s highest active volcano, last small eruption was in 2008. This beautiful cone-shaped volcano is 5,725 feet high (1,745 meters) and has five other volcanoes around it. The volcanoes in the area are known as the San Cristóbal Volcanic Complex. The hike to the top of the volcano can be a challenging one that takes all day to get up and down this majestic volcano. It is best to hire a guide in León or Chinandega to take you up the volcano.
