Steep, muddy, humid. But I'm glad I did it... amazing views of Concepcion and the island!
rem120 - Jul 15, 2012 10:47 am Date Climbed: Dec 1, 2009
Fascinating crater lake
Hike wasn't too strenuous but there was rain and a lot of mud to contend with. The crater was thick with cloud when I got down inside, which led to an eerie atmosphere over the crater lake. Not a hike for the distant views, but it is impressive to hike to a lake within a volcano within a lake!
The hacienda Magdalena is a great place to stay. I formed a group with some other people staying there, and went up with a guide (5$ per person). When we got to the laguna, the clouds were just moving away, so it was good not to leave to early (we left at 7am).
The trail was quite steep and muddy in some parts. Plenty of monkeys but I wish I'd seen that snake!
BLong - Oct 6, 2008 11:55 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2006
Maderas
A great volcano complete with howler monkeys, sub-tropical rain forest, and a beautiful crater lake. It reminds me of Volcan Chicabal in Guatemala, but in a far more tropical location.
Andinistaloco - Apr 25, 2017 3:40 am
Ick.Steep, muddy, humid. But I'm glad I did it... amazing views of Concepcion and the island!
rem120 - Jul 15, 2012 10:47 am Date Climbed: Dec 1, 2009
Fascinating crater lakeHike wasn't too strenuous but there was rain and a lot of mud to contend with. The crater was thick with cloud when I got down inside, which led to an eerie atmosphere over the crater lake. Not a hike for the distant views, but it is impressive to hike to a lake within a volcano within a lake!
ncst - Jul 27, 2009 7:38 pm Date Climbed: Apr 21, 2009
Wet jungle hikeThe hacienda Magdalena is a great place to stay. I formed a group with some other people staying there, and went up with a guide (5$ per person). When we got to the laguna, the clouds were just moving away, so it was good not to leave to early (we left at 7am).
The trail was quite steep and muddy in some parts. Plenty of monkeys but I wish I'd seen that snake!
BLong - Oct 6, 2008 11:55 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2006
MaderasA great volcano complete with howler monkeys, sub-tropical rain forest, and a beautiful crater lake. It reminds me of Volcan Chicabal in Guatemala, but in a far more tropical location.
ChristianRodriguez - Sep 30, 2008 12:50 am Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2007
Nice tripFew volcanoes from central america has a huge diversity of animals and vegetation like this. Amazing really recommended trip.