Description
El Hoyo is a volcanic complex consisting of several volcanic structures. The first volcano in this area was called El Picacho. After being active the volcano collapsed, and several other volcanic structures were formed. Nowadays, the most significant structure is the El Hoyo Volcano. This volcano can be easily recognized by the huge hole located on a slope of the volcano. Climbing the volcano is possible but not often done. The area is located in a sparsely populated area, and there are no roads to the base of the volcano. It is easiest to reach the foot of the volcano by horse.
Other volcanic structures include the Las Pilas volcano, another stratovolcano just like El Hoyo, and two maars called Laguna Asososca and Malpaisillo. Maars are flat craters formed after a violent eruption. Water often collects in these craters, forming a crater lake. The Asososca Lagoon is completely filled with water, and part of the Malpaisillo maar is also filled with water.
Getting There
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Online Reservations
We have 2 related tour(s) available that can be booked online.
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From US$50.00
El Hoyo Tour
By: Cooperativa Pilas-El Hoyo
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From US$55.00
Pilas - El Hoyo volcanic complex trekking from Leon
By: "El Perezoso" Agencia de Turismo Responsable
Comments
3ddie @rana wrote on Sep 6, 2016:
2 whom it may concern
What a nice Pic, what a Lucky shot !
congrats !
Best regards,
3ddie @rana
Round Rock Tx.
fatima wrote on Dec 7, 2012:
beautiful view of hoyo volcano, it is very impressive.keep good work.congratulations
Ponzo wrote on Oct 22, 2012:
One of the coolest volcanoes I have climbed in Nicaragua! The view is spectacular, with Lake Managua, Momotombo, Momotombito, and much more! And it's not as difficult as other volcanoes like the Momotombo. I can highly recommend this one.
Regards from Italy.