Top León Outdoor Activities

Sandboard down the slope of an active volcano during this 4-hour tour from León. After a 1-hour trek up the 2,382-foot (726-meter) Cerro Negro volcano, enjoy the spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. Get an orientation and some instruction from your expert adventure guide, then jump on a sandboard and shoot down the slope. Reach the bottom in less than a minute, with your heart in your throat and your adrenaline pumping. All equipment and round-trip transportation from León hotels are included.

No matter if you’ve skateboarded, snowboarded, or sandboarded, you’ve likely never volcano boarded. This extremely unique activity is an adrenaline-filled sport that takes place on the side of an active volcano. Leave Leon for the Nicaraguan countryside where you’ll learn how to ride own the side of Cerro Negro on a volcano board. A jumpsuit, googles, and helmet are provided to help keep you save as you ride down this rocky hillside.

Climb the Nicaragua’s most active volcano Cerro Negro and board the sandy side all the way down to the base. This unique activity is a once in a lifetime opportunity to surf down an active volcano!

Discover the colonial city of Leon, Nicaragua as you embark on a sightseeing tour of the city. Join a small group and visit the city’s main highlights including the Leon Cathedral which combines baroque and neoclassical elements and the plantations. While you explore your guide provides context on the history, culture, and way of life of the local people.

Experience the ruins of Leon Viejo, the former Nicaraguan capital, which was destroyed in the 1500s by the region’s notoriously destructive volcanic activity. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site with a personal guide and see what remains of this once important colonial city. Take in spectacular views of Lake Xolotlan, Momotombo volcano, and its little brother Momotombito and enjoy private transportation to and from the site.

Experience one of the region’s most unusual adventure sports as you race down Cerro Negro—“black hill”—on a custom-made volcano board. Speed over the sand and ash of this young volcano, which was formed in a single day of lava eruption in 1850, on a safe and exhilarating sandboard ride. Afterward, take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear water of Asososca Lagoon.

It is an active volcano with craters and fumaroles, it offers one of the most beautiful volcanic landscapes in Nicaragua. You will walk a little visited nature trail with abundant shade

On Nicaragua’s western coast, a quiet island full of wildlife waits for you to explore. Get out of the city and into nature with this private kayaking tour of Juan Venado Island. You’ll meet your guide in Leon then drive the short distance to Las Penitas Beach. A mangrove forest stretches between the coast and the island, creating a scenic waterway for you to paddle through. Glide across these calm waters looking for egrets and birds taking roost.

San Jacinto Mud pods, Let's walk the fumarolic field and see the mud pits of different sizes, depths, and colors. See nature's force in action as the mud bubbles and churns, spitting up geysers of steam in addition to learning with the locals to make the very popular tortillas. Let's enter the spirits of colonial days exploring the ruins of old Leon, one of the oldest Spanish colonial settlements in the Americas so-called "American Pompey" founded by Spanish in 1524 and abandoned in 1610. Learn how indigenous people of the Imabite tribe used to live, their culture and more. Take a short walk in the old Momotombo Port and see Managua lake and the historical Momotombo volcano nearby. Enjoy swimming in the warm water of a gorgeous volcanic crater lagoon "Laguna del Tigre" also known as Asososca Lagoon and enjoy nature. and just before hitting back to Leon let's stop and try our typical dessert "Quesillo" in a small artisan town.

Enjoy nature while horseback riding and reach a peaceful crater lagoon. Let's have direct contact with nature, horseback riding through farms. Take a look at real cowboy life and learn about the region. Have relaxing swimming in warm lagoon water

El Hoyo is a volcanic complex that includes several volcanic structures and is easily recognized by the remarkable hole located on its slope. Enjoy hiking a dormant volcano "El Hoyo" Most of the time we hike in the shade of the trees, Let's explore the area and enjoy its beautiful view of Momotombo volcano and lake Managua.

This excursion makes it possible for you to zip down the slopes of the active Cerro Negro volcano on a sandboard. Under the supervision of your experienced guide, get all the necessary instruction and equipment you need for a safe and thrilling experience. This activity is suitable for those in good physical condition. Round-trip transportation from central hotels or a meeting point in León included.

Experience Nicaragua’s volcanic landscapes at their most magical on a tour of the Telica Volcano at sunset. You’ll embark on a hike to the active volcano’s crater to watch the sun sink majestically into the horizon. Plus, this private tour means you can walk at a pace suited to you and your party.

Let's have a taste of mixed Nature and adventure experiences. Explore the beautiful nature of Esteli, the exuberant flora and fauna of Natural reserve Miraflor, and the adventure at Somoto canyon with Local experts. This is a private tour meant to accommodate your needs and schedule. Adventures | Culture | History

From Leon, a guided tour is the easiest way to visit Somoto Canyon in a day. The 4-hour drive flies by in the comfort of a private climate-controlled vehicle, and your time exploring the rivers, gorges, and waterfalls of Somoto Canyon is made fun and safe with a guide. This tour includes all equipment for a relaxing float down the canyon, too.

The Telica volcano is located 30 kilometers from the city of Leon and belongs to the Maribios mountain chain. It is 1060 meters high and its crater has a depth of 120 meters and 700 meters of diameter. The last violent eruption was in 1948. Once arrived to the crater you can see the large amount of smoke and gases released by the volcano as well as lava or glowing stones inside.

Ideal for adventurous travelers, this half-day tour combines nature and adrenaline with volcano boarding on Cerro Negro and a boat tour of the wildlife-filled Isla Juan Venado Island Nature Reserve. Round-trip transport from León, Granada, or Managua; volcano boarding equipment; and a guide to accompany you along the way ensures a seamless, stress-free experience.

Story, culture, sun, fun and Adventure Let's enter the spirits of colonial days exploring the ruins of old Leon, one of the oldest Spanish colonial settlements in the Americas so-called "American Pompey" founded by Spanish in 1524 and abandoned in 1610. Learn how indigenous people of the Imabite tribe used to live, their culture and more. Enjoy swimming in the warm water of a gorgeous volcanic crater lagoon "Laguna del Tigre" also known as Asososca Lagoon and enjoy nature. and just before hitting back to Leon let's stop and try our typical dessert "Quesillo" in a small artisan town.

Are you looking for something new in the colonial city of Leon? Do not wait any longer and enter the fascinating world of dancing! Learn how to dance salsa, bachata, merengue the proper way with Leoncitos de la Salsa dance school in a colonial-style house. Improve your dance skills with our professional instructors. DANCE AND HAVE FUN! Are you a basic, intermediate or advanced student? Don't worry, you will surely learn something new with us. Have a great time dancing! The important thing is not who dances better but who enjoys more! Eddy Torres.

This is a private tour meant to accommodate your needs and schedule. Through email, we can work on an itinerary that's right for you. If you have any specific destinations you would like to visit, please let me know and I will do my best to accommodate your wishes. Enjoy of the best of Nicaragua in 3 Days. Let's visit the best two colonial cities in the country. Enjoy the landscapes, volcanoes adventure, lakes, lagoon and more! You will learn and enjoy the two oldest cities of Nicaragua and the best activities these tow cities offer, from sliding down on an active and young volcano to relax of a private boat tour in the largest lake of Central America.

Take advantage of a direct ride to El Salvador from Nicaragua with this shared shuttle service to El Tunco Beach. You’ll receive convenient pickup either from your hostel or hotel in Leon, or catch a ride at the designated meeting point. Prepare for an early-morning departure and sit back in this air-conditioned vehicle as you head north. Be sure to bring extra currency for border fees.