Adventure

Ready to Ride the Waves of a Central American Volcano?

By Visit Centroamérica

2023

Here is a tip for the more adventurous! Besides walking, flying, or taking a boat, there’s another way to immerse yourself in the wonders of Central America and the Dominican Republic: If you unfold a map, you can explore the region’s multitude of destinations through its vast network of over 100 volcanoes spread across the 1,500-kilometres expanse known as the Central American Volcanic Arc. This volcanic chain extends along the Pacific coast, beginning from Guatemala in the north and continuing through El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua to the border region of Costa Rica and Panama in the south. It’s an integral part of the Pacific Ring of Fire and encompasses numerous volcanic formations composed of lava and ash. This extraordinary abundance of volcanic cones, pyres, calderas, and crater lakes offer naturally untamed Landscapes.

Here is a tip for the more adventurous! Besides walking, flying, or taking a boat, there’s another way to immerse yourself in the wonders of Central America and the Dominican Republic: If you unfold a map, you can explore the region’s multitude of destinations through its vast network of over 100 volcanoes spread across the 1,500-kilometres expanse known as the Central American Volcanic Arc. This volcanic chain extends along the Pacific coast, beginning from Guatemala in the north and continuing through El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua to the border region of Costa Rica and Panama in the south. It’s an integral part of the Pacific Ring of Fire and encompasses numerous volcanic formations composed of lava and ash. This extraordinary abundance of volcanic cones, pyres, calderas, and crater lakes offer naturally untamed Landscapes.

You should commence your high-altitude tour in Guatemala, home to Central America’s tallest volcanoes. Tajamulco, standing at 4,225 metres, claims the title of the highest. Nicaragua boasts a stunning fifty-eight volcanoes, characterized by a lunar-like landscape enveloped by lush jungle. El Salvador has the highest concentration of volcanoes per square kilometre, allowing you to traverse the country from east to west and volcano to volcano. Panama offers the notable Baru Volcano, the country’s loftiest peak at 3,474 metres, affording simultaneous views of the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific. In Honduras, the enchanting San Pedro de Zacapa in Santa Bárbara beckons with its abundant natural beauty. Following this exhilarating journey through the Central American Volcanic Arc, we recommend rounding off your multi-destination adventure with a visit to Belize and the Dominican Republic.