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is a serious hike: six to eight hours up, three hours down. A guide is highly recommended,
as access is difficult and dangerous and requires crossing private property. The volcano is
very active, with two large eruptions at the end of 2012.
There are several other volcanic structures worth seeing, including El Chonco (715m),
an inactive volcanic plug contiguous with San Cristóbal, and Moyotepe , close by, a small
crater lake at 917m, accessible from the Chinandega-Somotillo road.
Reserva Natural Telica-Rota
This very active, 90.52 sq-km complex peaks at Volcán Telica (1061m), the twin craters of
which are a mere 30km north of León. Also called the 'Volcano of León,' Telica is active
in four- to five-year cycles; the last really big eruption was in 1765. Most eruptions these
days involve gases and a few pyroclastic belches.
There are several 'extinct' cones around the base, including Cerro Agüero (744m), Loma
Los Portillos (721m) and Volcán Rota (832m), which still has constant fumaroles. There are
big plans for this park, which is considered a potential ecotourism gold mine due to its
easy access from San Jacinto.
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