8:30 am & 2:00 pm
50 Dollars
2 px minimum
Entrance fee included
One of the youngest volcanoes in the world
Cerro Negro is Nicaragua’s youngest and most iconic volcano, located just outside León. Formed in 1850, it last erupted in 1999 and is famous for its deep black volcanic sand and perfect slopes for volcano boarding. The hike to the top takes about 45 minutes, where you’re rewarded with stunning views before racing down the ash-covered side on a board. Volcano boarding is an adrenaline-filled adventure and one of the most unique experiences in Central America combining nature, thrill, and the raw energy of a living volcano.
Mission
Our mission is to promote Cerro Negro in a different way, focusing on its nature, birdlife, flora, and the aspects that are often overlooked due to the mass adventure tourism. Our idea is to blend adventure with nature and community, offering a unique and authentic perspective of the volcano highlighting both its natural beauty and its connection to the local community.
Included
- Local guide
- Nature Exploration
- Free shuttle to the beach
- Protection Equipment
- Dinner
- Transportation
- Entrance Fee* Included
bring
- Comfortable Shoes
- Water
- Sunscreen
Local impact
- Rural Students
- Local entrepreneurs
- Local Farmers
- Local Guides
- Local Language Schools
Itinerary volcano boarding
We will pick you up at the meeting point, where your guide will warmly welcome you and briefly explain the plan for the day.
The journey takes about 1.5 hours. Along the way, your guide will share interesting insights about the local community, with stops at specific spots to observe cassava plantations and spot native birdlife.
Once we arrive, we begin a 50-minute hike up the volcano. At the top, your guide will explain everything you need to know about the descent.
Before heading down, we take time to enjoy fresh fruit and snacks while admiring the stunning landscape.
After the experience, we return to León.
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The tour costs $50 USD per person. This includes entrancefee, transportation, local guide, sliding equipment and local meal back in Leon.
The full experience lasts around 5 to 7 hours
The hike is moderate. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the top, with plenty of breaks and nice talk on the way.
Yes, Cerro Negro is considered an active volcano. Since its birth in 1850, it has erupted roughly 23 times, with its most recent eruption in August 1999.
The altitude of Cerro Negro is approximately 728 meters above sea level.
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