Mombacho

Mombacho is a volcano in Nicaragua, near the city of Granada. It is 1345 metres high.

Related Topics:
Volcano - Nicaragua - Granada

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Location: 11.83° North. 85.98° West.

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Home to one of the most beautiful remaining areas of tropical rainforest in Nicaragua, it contains some flora and fauna that are unique to this area. It has been declared a Natural Reserve. Ten minutes away from Granada city (Nicaragua). The volcano has fantastic view of lake Cocibolca and it's islands, and two crater rim with a cool temperature.

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Mombacho is an active volcano but it has been sleeping since 1570, when the last eruption occurred. There is no historical knowledge of earlier eruptions.

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There are more than 700 different plants registered around Mombacho. Included are many species of orchids.

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