The volcanic arc of Central America is located at a junction between the Cocos and Caribbean tectonic plates. Because these plates move under the sea, this causes volcanic eruptions. This month I will be riding, walking and sliding across the wild landscapes that make Central America so unique.

We're off to a good start. I have just reached the top, with a height of no less than 1.8 km, of the largest volcano on the island. The first thing you notice is a huge crater with many different colors of the stones contained within it. A unique place with a unique view. Because it is so high, I am among the clouds and I can still look out for miles over this landscape. After a walk down, I get back on my bike and continue the journey.

I have found a mountain bike trial so that I can continue cycling at a good pace. The road is ideal and very passable. I have no idea exactly how this trail came about, but I personally think it's because of a trail of lava that smoothed the road. Of course, this trail also ends once, with all the consequences that entails… Mud, mud and more mud.

On the way to the next volcano: volcano Masaya! The terrain is hit and miss. From wonderful descents to dense jungle; it all comes my way. One evening I came across an area with a volcano and hoped to climb the top. Unfortunately it rained for 12 hours that night and it was not a smart idea to leave my tent. The next morning the weather was a bit better and I decided not to climb the volcano, but another crater to enjoy the view. That mission has been accomplished! Pushing the bike has all been worth it!

A while later I exchange the jungle for the stone view of the volcano Cerro Negro. Together with a group of people I walk upstairs with a kind of sled under my arms. And once you've walked up, the intention is, of course, to go down! Yes, with the sled! This is called Vulcano Boarding and it's super cool to do.

During the journey I find that I can easily recognize which road leads to a volcano. The soil is super fertile, so there is a lot of vegetation. When you get closer to the volcano itself, you get a very green road with a well-maintained road. If you come even closer, the flora and fauna are suddenly finished. Everything is very dry.

Once I got to the next volcano, my idea was to drag the bike up, but when I realized I only had 1 liter of water left, I decided to continue on foot. At the very top of the volcano I can look straight into the crater. A steaming hole of no less than 100 meters deep is of course a very impressive thing to see.

Late one evening it was already dark and rainy, besides I still had no place to sleep. Fortunately I met a man who is a teacher at the local school of the village. He offered to pitch my tent in one of his classrooms so I could stay nice and dry! Perfect!

The next days I travel further over the rest of Honduras. Most of the travelers prefer to skip this country because of the crime, but I decide to go a bit to the north. Fortunately everyone is very nice and the country is beautiful. I wish I had more time here to explore the little back roads too, but I have to move on to the next country.

Some time later I find myself in El Salvador. A beautiful country with versatile landscapes. Here too I will visit a volcano again. This time it is the volcano Chinameca that I am going to visit. Where I couldn't ride the back roads and trails in Honduras because of time, I can in El Salvador. On the way to the volcano, my map says that there is a trail around the crater. Obviously I go there for the view, but since this is a 'green volcano' there is the possibility that trees will disturb my view. Later my suspicion becomes reality, the trees along the side of the trail ensure that I can't overlook anything. And then… I made friends with a soldier. They allowed me to go to a place where most people are not allowed. I take advantage of the great view here.

Time for a fact; El Salvador is the most densely populated country in Central America. So it is difficult to find a quiet place to camp, but luckily I had found a place near a beautiful lake! Sleeping for 11 hours has done me a lot of good and I'm bursting with energy to keep going!

In this episode I once again enjoyed the beautiful countries, the beautiful locations, beautiful landscapes and nice people. I end the volcano tour with an eruption of the volcano Fuego, which means fire in Spanish. I couldn't have wished for a better ending