Mombacho Volcano
Nicaragua, Granada
Mombacho Volcano
About Mombacho Volcano
A dormant stratovolcano rising to 1,344 metres above the city of Granada, Mombacho hosts a remarkable cloud forest perpetually shrouded in mist. The reserve encompasses the volcanic summit above 850 metres plus an extensive buffer zone reaching down to Lake Nicaragua and the Las Isletas archipelago — 365 small islands formed by an ancient volcanic collapse. Home to four endemic species including the Mombacho salamander, the cloud forest is draped with orchids, bromeliads, and mosses, while the lower slopes support howler and white-faced monkeys, caimans, and exceptional bird diversity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mombacho Volcano located?
Mombacho Volcano is located in Granada, Nicaragua at coordinates 11.8267, -85.9717.
How do I get to Mombacho Volcano?
To get to Mombacho Volcano, the nearest city is Granada (10 km).
How large is Mombacho Volcano?
Mombacho Volcano covers approximately 72.22 square kilometers (28 square miles).
When was Mombacho Volcano established?
Mombacho Volcano was established in 1993.