From Managua : León, Sandboarding Cerro Negro + Cathedral UNESCO
Description
This is much more than a sandboarding adventure. From the moment you get in our vehicle, you will be accompanied by passionate local guides who enjoy sharing Nicaragua’s history, culture and natural beauty. Before descending the Cerro Negro Volcano, our team will teach you step by step how to use the board, control the speed and enjoy the experience safely and with confidence, even if it is your first time. After the adventure, we will continue exploring the historic city of León, home to one of Nicaragua’s most iconic monuments: the majestic Cathedral of León, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The combination of adventure, history, local knowledge and personalized attention makes this tour a unique way to discover Leon through the eyes of those who proudly call this land home. It’s not just a tour, it’s an authentic Nicaraguan experience.
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Itinerary
Once in the Vehicle we head towards León, we pass by the Piedra Azules Viewpoint, where we will have the wonderful view towards one of the most active volcanoes in Nicaragua, the Momotombo Volcano and the view towards the impressive Lake Xolotlán, then we will pass through Nagarote, known as the City of Quesillo, a type of Bocadillo popular in Nicaragua and we will continue towards León.
Arriving in León we will head towards the central square where we will see the impressive and gigantic cathedral of León, the largest in Central America, we will be able to enter and see how beautiful it is inside, then we will go up to the roof. from the church and we will delight in the incredible view of the entire city of León, then we will walk through the central park and learn a little about the culture of the inhabitants of the area.
After a little history comes the adrenaline, in a 4x4 truck we will take the road to the youngest, most impressive and active volcano, El Cerro Negro, where we will have the challenge of climbing to the top, those of us who love hiking will do it. Enjoy this adventure to the fullest, we will take our boards and show what we are made of, once up there we will put on our special suits, glasses and learn to control the speed, handle the board and brake. The best is on the way, once full of courage and confidence we will slide down as if there were no tomorrow, enjoying every second of the wonderful experience lived on one of the most sought after tours in the entire world. Once the mission is completed with your champion smile, we will eat fruits to hydrate ourselves and return to our lives with the best and unforgettable sandboarding experience on a volcano.
Among the Best Art Museums in the Country, Enriched with lots of information about our Aboriginal people
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up all travelers anywhere in Managua, We also pick up in Granada with an extra fee, after booking you can contact us to arrange it.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(32)
Excellent tour! Both Martin, our driver, and Junior, our guide, made this adventure fun and engaging for the teenagers while keeping it stress-free for those of us who are a little less enthusiastic about adrenaline-filled experiences. Getting there is an adventure in itself, with rough roads, limited signage, and plenty of off-roading. Martin handled it all with skill and confidence, making us feel safe the entire time. Junior is passionate about Nicaragua and an outstanding guide. He shared fascinating information about the volcanoes, answered every question the kids had, and brought the history and landscape to life. Together, Martin and Junior made a fantastic team from start to finish. Their professionalism, knowledge, and positive energy made this one of the highlights of our
This is definitely an unforgettable experience. Great kudos to NicaParadiseTours for such a well-organized tour. It was a seamless + awesome experience from my pickup in Managua to Leon by Anthony, to the transfer to Cerro Negro Volcano for hiking up and sandboarding down the volcano. The driver to the volcano site, Martin, was such a gentleman, very kind and funny. The tour guide, Junior, has to be one of the best tour guides ever! I almost gave up on the hike up the volcano but Junior was very supportive and gentle and encouraged me all the way. He stayed with me throughout to make sure I was okay all the way. Great energy and positive vibes from these folks and so obvious they love what they do. Professionals with a human touch!! I definitely recommend booking with this company.
I have to say that my experience with Nica Paradise Tours was 10/10!! Our tour guides truly made our experience even better. The communication from the company from the very beginning was seamless. Next time I’m in Nicargua I will definitely be using them!!
Had such a great day! Anthony and Lisseth were amazing guides
Great experience overall! My tour guide, Gilbert, was incredibly knowledgeable, energetic, and genuinely passionate. It really elevated the whole trip. The cathedral was stunning, everything ran smoothly, and the hotel pickup made it super convenient. Highly recommend!
I could not recommend this tour enough! Sliding down the volcano was a once in a lifetime experience, and everyone involved was great. Our driver, Anthony, was excellent, and our guides up the mountain were fantastic. All very communicative and informative, safe, and kind. Having fruits and watching the sunset was great too.
We thoroughly enjoyed our time, and all the tour guides were amazing. They made sure to stop so we could take great photos and rest when needed, which we really appreciated. It was definitely a challenging hike, but making it to the top was so worth it! If you’re afraid of heights, the drop right before the descent can feel a bit intimidating—but it’s quick and ends up being really fun. Overall, we had an incredible time and truly enjoyed the whole experience.
Expectations Surpassed. First time in Nicaragua. Had no plans and booked this tour last minute. It was available. Best decision I made. Worth every dollar and not expensive when you factor it took us 10 hours to complete itinerary. More to come. Started with hotel pickup. Tour guide at first was Gilbert who took us to Leon where we had a great tour of UNESCO site. The Catedral is 2nd largest in the Americas. First in central America. Amazing photo opportunities up top. $5USD entrance per person. Do not miss. To a walk around the plaza and then hit the local market. Really clean and I bought Mangoes lol. Had lunch in local restaurant right off the plaza. I had the fried tacos with beef and it was great! Next we met Gustavo who took us with a driver to Cerro Negro (black volcano). This is the highlight. A fair warning: it is about an hour hike up a rock pathway. Please do yourself a favor and pace yourself and rest unless you are in great physical shape. I'm not in the best so took 1.5 hours. Please pay the $5 per board for them to carry it up for you. They weigh 5 kgs or 11 lbs. Carrying up an incline for over an hour is nuts! The sand boarding is a highlight. On the way done be careful as you can flip over. Many do since they lose control. This is a Low to Medium Extreme Sport and they warn you about that before you go in. You sign a waiver that no one is responsible and you are in good enough health to do it. All in all magnificent day! Thank you Nica tours and all the team who made it happen. I hope to be back in Nicaragua 🇳🇮
Amazing experience, I hiked over a dozen volcanos. But this one exceeded my expectations. Anthony and chino were great tour guides. Very knowledgeable and made you feel safe. Bucket list ✅️
This experience was exceptional from beginning to end. Our driver Anthony gave us the local tour, he was friendly and knowledgeable about his culture. We explored the town of Leon and its history. Then we gathered with Junior and Martin who took us on an adventure of a lifetime at Cerro Negro. They were so friendly and eager to tell us about the history of the town and the volcanoes nearby. We always felt safe and provided clear guidance and instructions. Cerro Negro is a beautiful place and highly recommended.
