Las Pilas

#20 among destinations in Nicaragua

Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

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Las Pilas is a complex volcano located in the western part of Nicaragua. Part of a 30-km-long volcanic massif, Las Pilas has a series of well-preserved flank vents surrounding a central cone. Las Pilas last erupted in the 1950s and before that possibly in the 16th century. ()

Alternative names: Last eruption: 1954Elevation: 3570 ftCoordinates: 12°29'49"N, 86°41'15"W

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Las Pilas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cerro Negro, Rota Volcano.

1.3 miNW
Natural attraction, Volcano, Park
Cerro Negro
33 min walk • Cerro Negro, an active volcano located in the Cordillera de los Maribios mountain range in Nicaragua, stands as one of the youngest and most intriguing geological formations in the world. Since its sudden emergence from the farmlands of western Nicaragua in 1850, Cerro...
5.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rota Volcano
143 min walk • Rota is a stratovolcano located in the western part of Nicaragua.