Nicaragua - April-May 2005
Masaya volcano - 04/05/2005 - 10:27
Masaya volcano View on the active crater. Established in 1979 the Masaya Volcano National Park was the country's first national park, it comprises an area of 54 km² with more than 20 km of scenic roads and trails, leading to and around the two impressive volcanos and five formidable craters. The Masaya Volcano, also known as Popogatepe meaning the "Mountain that burns" in the language of the indigenous Chorotega tribe. One of its craters, Santiago, currently displays gaseous activity and incadescent lava in its interior. One surprising thing is that there is a species of parrot (chocoyo) that makes their nests on the cliffs inside the crater - despite the presence of the toxic fumes.
