When considering hiking Maderas you have two options ~ you can hike all the way to the top (a 7+ hour hike depending on fitness) which will require a guide. Or you can hike solo up to the viewpoint, which is the option we chose to do. The path starts at El Porvenir eco-lodge, where you pay a small fee to enter. It is recommended to download maps.me if going solo as there are many farmers trails and it is easy to take the wrong path. If you stay on the right trail, the hike will take around 1.5 hours. Leave early in the morning to beat the heat and hopefully have a clear view of Concepción. #hike #hiking #views #viewpoint #volcano #ometepe