Azerbaijan

Mud volcanoes: a landscape that bubbles

Near Gobustan, mud and gas rise to the surface and form small cones and pools. This is one of the most unusual excursions from Baku.

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What you can see

Mud, water and gas

Watch bubbling mud and the shapes it leaves behind. These formations are different from a lava volcano.

Visitor complex

The Mud Volcanoes Tourism Complex combines marked routes with information and exhibitions. It is about 80 km from central Baku, according to the operator.

Photos from the visitor site

Modern concrete building with a glass entrance at the mud-volcano visitor site.
The building at the mud-volcano visitor site.
Grey mud cone with a cracked surface and a visitor walkway in the background.
A mud cone and the visitor walkway.

Mud volcanoes on video

Short close-up views of mud pools and mud cones.

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Plan the outing

Transport

Arrange a tour or a car with a confirmed return journey. The route can be combined with the Gobustan rock-art area; check what your trip includes.

At the site

Stay on marked paths and follow local instructions. No open flames or drones are allowed in the visitor complex. Wear shoes with good grip.

Information checked: 24 October 2026. Check entry rules, timetables and access before travelling.

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