The Mombacho Volcano is a natural reserve founded in 1999 by Cocibolca Foundation, a group of local investors concerned about the conservation of nature environments helped by the British government. The Mombacho Volcano is an evergreen tropical cloud forest characterized by a high incidence of low-level cloud cover, usually keeps the development of an abundance of vascular epiphytes and a big variety of orchids. It is located 10 km away from Granada City. It has around 50 species of mammals, 174 species of birds, 30 of reptiles and 750 species of flora. Temperature varies in between 15 º C and 23 º C. It has some endemic specie of flora and fauna: Salamander (Bolitoglossa mombachoensis) Orchid (Maxillaria mombachoensis). Butterfly (Napeogenes tolossa mombachoensis). The last eruption of this volcano was in 1570 causing the avalanche of the northeast side of the crater and the formation of the 365 small volcanic island, well known as Isletas on Lake Nicaragua. It is 1344 meters high. The Nature Reserve is one of 78 protected areas of Nicaragua. MORE INFORMATION

El Puma trail is the one choose by Careli Tours for this adventure. The trail is almost completely 45 degree inclines and declines for about two miles. It is a challenging hike definitely worth the effort. You see different types of forest and the views are great. Several platforms give you superb views and make you feel the strong wind on the volcano.

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