Cerro Negro
One of Central America's youngest volcanoes, where you can ride a board at high speed down a slope of black volcanic sand. It is León's signature adventure activity.
Cerro Negro only emerged in 1850 and is one of the youngest volcanoes in Central America. It stands about 730 m high, and its surface is covered in black volcanic gravel. Visitors carry wooden boards and hike for about 45 to 60 minutes to the summit, where they can see the sulfur-emitting crater. Then they put on protective gear and ride the board down a slope of about 41 degrees, reaching speeds of 50 to 80 km per hour. Most people join a half-day tour from a León travel agency, which costs about 30 to 40 US dollars and includes transport and equipment, with the reserve entry fee paid separately. Protect yourself from the sun and keep hydrated.
Opening hours
Daytime; half-day guided group tour
Nearby sights
- El Hoyo Volcano
- Hervideros de San Jacinto
- Ruins of León Viejo
- Telica Volcano
- Momotombo
- Iglesia El Calvario
- Iglesia de la Recolección
- Mercado Central de León