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Cerro Negro Volcano, Leon

4.7

#1 of 7 in Parks in Leon Department

Must see · Volcano · Nature / Park

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Trek up Central America's youngest volcano, Cerro Negro Volcano. Born in 1850, the volcano has erupted frequently over the decades since it first appeared, but tour groups run hikes up towards the crater during times of inactivity. The basalt cinder cone looks entirely at odds with the surrounding lush hillsides, giving the opportunity for dramatic photography. Make sure you bring lots of water on your hike up the volcano: it's hot, dry, and windy the farther you go on the 45-minute hike. The way down remains much simpler, whether you wish to walk or sled down the volcano. It couldn't be easier to arrange your visit to Cerro Negro Volcano and many more Leon attractions: make an itinerary online using Inspirock's Leon trip planner.

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Tours to Cerro Negro Volcano

FROM $66 BOOK WITH VIATOR Volcano Boarding Private Tour Volcano Boarding Private Tour

5.0

Duration: 4 hours

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FROM $48 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cerro Negro and Volcano Sand Boarding from León Cerro Negro and Volcano Sand Boarding from León

4.8

Duration: 4 to 6 hours

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FROM $2,179 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cerro Negro Volcano Sandbording, Nicaragua (Group of 17-25 people) Cerro Negro Volcano Sandbording, Nicaragua (Group of 17-25 people)

5.0

Duration: 12 hours

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FROM $67 BOOK WITH VIATOR Hike El Hoyo Volcano "Private Tour" Hike El Hoyo Volcano "Private Tour"

5.0

Duration: 6 hours

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FROM $58 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cerro Negro Volcano Boarding from León City Cerro Negro Volcano Boarding from León City

2.0

Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $626 BOOK WITH VIATOR Best of Leon and Granada *Private Tour* Best of Leon and Granada *Private Tour*

Duration: 3 days

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FROM $1,108 BOOK WITH VIATOR Charming Nicaragua "9 days Private Tour" Charming Nicaragua "9 days Private Tour"

Duration: 9 days

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Cerro Negro Volcano reviews

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4.8

By nelsong284

We had a great time enjoying the beautiful views! The hike up is fairly easy and takes about +/- 30 minutes. Coming down is much quicker;)

We had a great time enjoying the beautiful views! The hike up is fairly easy and takes about +/- 30 minutes. Coming down is much quicker;) more »
By RowanH336

Located a 45 minute drive outside of Leon the volcano of cerro negro has become synonymous with volcano boarding - an activity where one slides down the gravelly/sandy side on a plank of wood...

Located a 45 minute drive outside of Leon the volcano of cerro negro has become synonymous with volcano boarding - an activity where one slides down the gravelly/sandy side on a plank of wood... more »

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By Sonny Kanon

Beautiful Volcano. Took us 30 minutes to get up there, awesome view. The ride down was also fun to do

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By Dustin Mimnaugh

One of the most spectacular views you can get in Nicaragua. I highly recommend taking a sledding tour of the mountain. The views at the top are worth it and then the adrenaline rush sliding down the volcano is just the icing on the cake.

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