Huge collection, amazing choice, 100+ million high quality, affordable RF and RM images. I’ll call him Oscar). 3:46. Il se compose d'un cône de scories basaltiques graveleux, ce qui contraste fortement avec les collines verdoyantes environnantes, et qui lui vaut son nom, qui signifie en français « colline Noire ». I was told that they're the only group that lets you board down the… 044. The Ecotourism Project Palo de Oro operates in Juan Venado Island Wildlife Refuge, in front of the beach Las Peñitas. 15 reviews. On our return to Leon, we visit the so-called lookout point La Peña del Tigre or Tiger Rock. With a recently waxed board and a little luck, you’ll zoom right down: r umor has it the speed record is 93 kilometers per hour. Montibelli is a private wild reserve located, © Next Adventure Nicaragua 2019 All Rights Reserved, Getting Ready to Slide Down - Cerro Negro. The steep slopes of this black volcano lack any vegetation. Cerro Negro is the only volcano in the world where you can board down a 728 meters high live volcano. Test your sense of adventure and feel the adrenaline thrill of boarding down the Cerro Negro just outside of Leon. De l’autre côté, sur le versant opposé, le vent a déposé une épaisse couche de cendre particulièrement fine. Dès 2004, une nouvelle activité voit le jour : Diriomo,Granada, Montibelli Agrotourism and Masaya Volcano. Climb Nicaragua’s most active volcano Cerro Negro , hike up the rocky side and down the sandy side. Volcano Boarding-Cerro Negro-Nicaragua Linda Travel. US$ 61.54 per adult. Cerro Negro first appeared in April of 1850 and is the ‘youngest’ volcano in Central America. It offers lodging and tours on the island, with the objective of maintaining the environmental conservation outline and promote community participation and development. Volcano boarding, in case you’re unfamiliar with the sport, is basically sledding down an ash-covered volcano. Mmooni wrote a review Mar. Playing next. Cerro Negro Volcano Boarding in Nicaragua. Hike up to the top of Cerro Negro, the youngest and most active volcano of Central America and be rewarded with marvelous views of the surrounding volcanos. There are parts that are more difficult to climb - … Cerro Negro is located near the city of Leon and is reached within a 50 minute drive. Whilst staying in León, Nicaragua there was one local tourist activity that was just too good to miss: volcano boarding. It remains mostly unexplored so it is also an important nesting spot for sea turtles like the famous olive ridley turtle. Reservations: Must be made 24 hours in advance. It is also a unique tourism scenario providing a stunning natural setting, the opportunity to hike an active cone and see its crater, and canopy lines available for visitors. Annual Availability: All year around Appropriate Ages: 5 - 80Location: Leon Difficulty Level: Hard Duration: 11.5 Hours Minimum: 2 People If you are an adventurous person that is looking for something different, then volcano boarding at Cerro Negro is a great opportunity. Cerro Negro (Black Hill), is one of Central America’s youngest volcanos located in Nicaragua. Quick View. Down an active volcano! Sand Boarding. León - Cerro Negro Volcano Boarding Description. C'est le plus jeune volcan d'Amérique centrale, sa première éruption ayant eu lieu en avril 1850. 1:45. Over the years, this volcano has become a popular tourist destination for a couple of reasons. It is the youngest volcano in Central America and its last eruption happened in 1999, but don't worry its activity is monitored regularly. It is quite active and has erupted 23 times in its short history, most recently in 1999. It is only about 712 meters above sea level, but the ascent is steep and tough. Pyroclastic cones, also known as cinder cones or scoria cones, can form rapidly, but remain active for long periods of time. Included. You will volcano board down the slopes of Cerro Negro, the youngest volcano in Central America (formed in 1850) as well as one of the most active ones- its last eruption dates from 1999. General Conditions  for Cerro Negro Volcano Boarding – Daily Tours – Next Adventure Nicaragua. 1 review. Finally, you will see a couple of beautiful beaches, Telcor 3 blocks Westbound. The Volcano Hole Tour. Our boards began acting like sails, the wind pushing us all over the place like rag-dolls. Quick View. Cerro Negro Volcano: Volcano Boarding - consultez 1 140 avis de voyageurs, 806 photos, les meilleures offres et comparez les prix pour Leon, Nicaragua sur Tripadvisor. Click here for more pictures. 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