Cerro Negro Volcano
A cone formed by ash and black sand
The Cerro Negro Volcano is one of the best known attractions for the practice of adventure in Nicaragua, it is located 25 km from the city of Leon, it is the youngest in Central America (167 years) and one of the most active in the country, It measures approximately 728 meters above sea level. It is a cone formed by ash and black sand, hence its name, its eruptions generally are expulsions of pyroclastic fragments, ashes and lava, its last eruption was in 1999. Its young age and constant activity make it impossible for trees to grow and plants on their drooping black skirts. Some parts of this volcano are covered by huge rocks and others by fine sand.
Climbing it through the practice of sandboarding is an unforgettable and unique experience, an adventure. The Pilas – El Hoyo Community Tourism Cooperative is located on the site and provides the following services: *Tourist guide. *Sandboarding. *Canopy. *Observatory of iguana and snake farms.
GEOPOSITION
OTROS LUGARES DE INTERÉS QUE TE PUEDEN INTERESAR
Tisey – La Estanzuela Reserve
Boquete
La Antigua Guatemala
OTRAS FORMAS DE VIVIR CENTROAMÉRICA
TOURS RECOMENDADOS
Markets and Crafts
Enjoy Masaya, Granada, Lake Cocibolca, the Panama Canal, or La Flor Wildlife Refuge.
Grayline Costa Rica and Nicaragua
Culture and nature surround you in this tour across Costa Rica and Nicaragua where you will get to know the most emblematic sites and will enjoy the Pacific Ocean.
Mayan Triangle
On this tour, you will visit the most important Mayan remains of Central America: Joya de Cerén, Tazumal, Casablanca, Copán, and Quiriguá.
Community Tour
Visit La Antigua Guatemala, the traditional markets, Lake Atitlán, the Route of the Flowers among other natural and cultural wonders.
A look at Central America
Enjoy the innumerable natural resources of Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica.
