Volcano Boarding

Volcano boarding equipment. Photo by Misty Ellis

Volcano Boarding. Photo by Will Gray

One of the best ways to see Volcán Cerro Negro is by going down the volcano's side on a board. While there are other tours, the Bigfoot Hostel version starts in the late afternoon; you head out to the volcano base then climb to a viewpoint over a steaming crater. From there you continue to the top for a view over the entire volcano chain, including San Cristobal, Casita and the smoking Telca. After a look into the second crater, where you can feel hot rocks and see rising steam and sulfur deposits, you can watch the sunset then jump on a wooden board to enjoy a fun, but not scary, 600 meter (1,968 foot) ride to the bottom. The volcano is expected to explode soon, but the tour operator is keeping tabs.

You can read a personal description of the experience here.

 Cost/Getting There

Organized by Bigfoot Hostel, León; the $23 cost does not include a $4.50 national park entrance fee.

Adventure Tour