Challenging
📍 Santa Ana
⏱ 10 Hours
📏 11.5 Miles
🏔️ 4,102 ft Gain

Hill of the frogs

Overview

An immersive mountain expedition across one of the most well-preserved extinct volcanoes of the Apaneca–Ilamatepec range, crafted for hikers who seek mystery, elevation, and untouched nature. The trail winds through dense cloud forest into the heart of a hidden crater, where a swampy lagoon and thriving wildlife create a surreal, otherworldly landscape. Every step awakens the senses; mist in the air, silence in the forest, and the powerful feeling of standing inside an ancient volcano.

What’s Included

  • Expert Local Guide: Hike with an expert who knows these hidden trails, terrain, and stories you won’t find on your own.

  • Park and Entrance Fees

  • Curated trail experience

  • Transportation: Round-trip transportation from a designated meeting point.

What’s Not Included

  • Food & Drinks: Please bring your own water and snacks appropriate for the hike.

  • Hiking Gear & Equipment

  • Travel Insurance

  • Gratuities for your guide: optional but always appreciated.

What to Expect

  • Extinct volcanoes, dense cloud forest, and a mystical frog-filled lagoon.

  • Rich biodiversity in preserved Apaneca-Ilamatepec craters.

  • 10-hour, 11.5-mile hike