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On a walk along a one-time volcano crater in Laguna de Apoyo \u2014 a nature reserve located between Masaya and Granada in Nicaragua \u2014 I\u2019m struck by the fleeting nature of human endeavours. This 200-century-old crater is nature’s giant bathtub, with cooling waters said to have healing properties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the mouth of the crater, I see glistening water meet the silvery sky, surrounded by tropical forests abutting the lake. The entirety of the area is covered in trails overrun by plants reclaiming the land. All of it has been here long before me, and will be here long after I\u2019m gone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I share these thoughts with my guide, Lorenzo Lopez, and he answers me knowingly. \u201cI have much respect for these lands of my ancestors. Sometimes, I wonder if bringing travellers to these pristine spots hurts or helps. But when I see my community thriving thanks to tourism and the joy people experience from seeing my homeland, I think this is what they would have wanted.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Masaya in Nicaragua is brimming with nature of the lushest greens | \u00a9 Gabriella Trejoss\/Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

That night, I curl up in my tiny twin bed with the windows open, listening to the rustle of forest and the caw of howler monkeys as I drift off to sleep. I dream of the land and the ghosts of ancestors past, pleased to see I\u2019ve come to discover their home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the Nicaraguan crisis, and the local revolt against current president Daniel Ortega,\u00a0the country has seen much of its tourism industry ravaged along its stunning coast.\u00a0But on my trip earlier this year in January, Volcano Trail: Waves & Local Ways<\/a> with\u00a0G Adventures<\/a>, I found an unrelenting resolve within many locals hoping to lift up their country through tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through its people, places and culture \u2014 the soul of Nicaragua reverberates from every corner of the country. What this little Central American nation lacks in a booming tourism economy, it makes up for tenfold in its spirit, natural wonders and great outdoors \u2014 proving the country forged from fire is an adventure-lovers paradise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Masaya Volcano National Park, I crawled on my hands and knees up to the lip of active Masaya Volcano, where craters spew smoke and gas. A walk along a moon-like terrain of lava rock and stunted shrubs will reveal the bubbling fire lake below, only seen during the darkest of nights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, the stone under hand becomes hotter and each peak and rocky chasm appears purple from the glow of the rippled magma below. This land was aptly named \u201cThe Mouth of Hell\u201d centuries ago, where indigenous people and Spanish conquerors lived in fear, as the volcano erupted several times throughout history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There hasn\u2019t been an eruption since 2016 and now, wildlife such as coyotes, iguanas and monkeys call this once desolate land home.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Masaya is my first foray into the fascinating history of volcanoes, it won\u2019t be my last, considering Nicaragua is known as \u201cthe land of lakes and volcanoes.\u201d Nineteen active volcanoes stretch the breadth of the country, which originally called to my adventurous side when booking the trip \u2014 I wanted to see all of them. From the epic landscapes to the freshwater lakes, Nicaragua is a breath of fresh air with rolling green land not yet touched by development.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ometepe is an island known for its twin volcanoes in southwest Nicaragua\u2019s vast Lake Nicaragua | \u00a9 Ivana Cajina\/Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The morning I\u2019m due to travel to Ometepe Island, the sky appears to be on fire. A melding of flaming orange, golden yellow and cotton candy pink, swirl together to create the most spectacular sunrise I\u2019ve ever seen. Our Chief Experience Officer (CEO), Manu Saenz, looks over at me with a huge grin on his face. \u201cIt\u2019s good luck,\u201d he calls, \u201cif the island is greeting you with that spectacular of a show, it must be pleased to see you.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We board a tiny ferry, seeming to struggle against the weight of the large amount of people packed into such a small space. Though no one complains, considering our companions are one chatty group of locals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We learn that the island is famed for its twin volcanoes, one still relatively active. When asked why they chose to stay when many families have emigrated to the mainland, they simply shrugged and stated \u201cwe thrive on the excitement.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once onshore, the one main street in town welcomes us with shacks painted happy shades of the rainbow and signs bearing an invitation to come in for a drink or two.  We press on, and make our way to the small rural village of La Paloma, where a tiny community centre is decked out in hand-knitted hammocks, picnic tables and a bar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, the Planeterra Foundation \u2014 G Adventures’ non-profit arm which contributes towards social enterprise, healthcare, conservation, and emergency response \u2014 have launched a community-owned and operated business, where travellers can practice Spanish, enjoy authentically-cooked food and sip on locally-made hibiscus wine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a tour of the property, a short woman with silky black hair greeted me with a huge smile and introduced herself as Maria Theresa; she would be my host mom for the next three days. We walked up the dusty path, passing cheerful cottages all in a row, waving at the other villagers sitting on their sun-soaked porches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We chatted like old friends, though neither of us were fluent in the other\u2019s language. \u201cI\u2019m so happy you\u2019re here!\u201d said Maria Theresa. \u201cWe haven\u2019t had any visitors in a year, it\u2019s been very tough on our community. Most of us are single mothers trying to make a living for ourselves. We want to show our children the importance of community and taking care of one another, that\u2019s our mission.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The twin volcanoes on Ometepe are known as fire and water | \u00a9 Pdro-Enrique\/Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The next morning, we set out to explore Ometepe. In the middle of the island stands the unmissable Concepci\u00f3n, an active stratovolcano that remains one of the tallest and most active of Nicaragua’s volcanoes. It casts a shadow over half the island with a large, dense cloud surrounding the peak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though it\u2019s an incredibly tough climb, taking over 10 hours to summit, Concepci\u00f3n remains the top tourist destination here, calling to the hearts of adventurers all around the world.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a long hike, the best place to cool off is Ojo de Agua, a crystal-clear natural spring hidden in the jungle. Surrounded by plantain plantations and rugged scenery, I feel as if I\u2019ve found my own hidden oasis in a place that can only be described as paradise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before dusk, I find myself barefoot, floating in the cooling waters as I watch the sky turn from pale blue to bright pink. I think back to all those whose paths I\u2019ve crossed and how they have shown me that their country will not remain in an eternal slumber to tourism \u2014 much like their volcanoes \u2014 they’re simply reforging from the fire.<\/p>\n\n\n

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See Also: <\/em>Tears, Toilets, and the Top of the World<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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