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Volcano Boarding Nicaragua is an absolute must while traveling Central America<\/a>. Hand on my heart, I can honestly say there is nothing quite like the feeling of racing down an active volcano at speeds of up to 100km\/hour. If you love unforgettable active adventures <\/span>Cerro Negro boarding <\/span>will be one of the most insane and exhilarating things to do while backpacking in Nicaragua.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Volcano Boarding?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Volcano boarding or volcano surfing quite simply means strapping yourself to a wooden board and racing down an active volcano. Now don\u2019t freak out, those videos you see online are a little misleading. You only reach insane speeds if you actively try to, you have the ability to control your speed at all times (more on this later).<\/span><\/p>\n

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The volcano in Nicaragua you board down is called Cerro Negro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

History of Volcano Boarding in Nicaragua <\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

If you Google \u2018what places should I visit in Leon\u2019 Volcano Surfing Nicaragua is probably one of the first hits. Over the years volcano boarding has become one of the top attractions to see in Nicaragua and a staple of the Central America backpacking route. You will literally see hundreds of volcano boarding tank tops on tourists all the way from Mexico to Colombia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Taking pictures at the summit of Cerro Negro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Who invented Volcano Boarding?\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Funnily enough, it was a fellow adventurous Aussie who officially invented <\/span>Volcano boarding Cerro Negro. <\/span>He knew how to snowboard down sand dunes back at home but had to adjust this activity to the volcanic gravel surface. First, he tried to slide down the volcano on every object possible such as a mattress or even refrigerator, but finally, he found out that the best results in term of speed he can get when using a wooden sled with a thin metal layer on its bottom. And this is how volcano boarding activity was born. The fastest people can ride the board down in speed hitting 100 kilometers per hour!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Awwwyeah! Obligatory thumbs up on my way down<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How many Volcanos are there in Nicaragua?\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

There are 23 Volcanos in Nicaragua, 19 of which are active. The closest volcano to Leon Nicaragua <\/span>is called Cerro Negro. <\/span>Volcano boarding Cerro Negro <\/span>is unique because it is the only volcano with the height, consistency and access that allows people to easily climb and board down it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Nicaragua Volcano Map<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Is Volcano Boarding safe?\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Cerro Negro volcano surfing is safe. There have been no <\/span>volcano boarding deaths and very few volcano boarding accidents. You can control your speed at all times, so accidents only occur when people are trying to go as fast as possible. We did not see any injuries on our trip. <\/span><\/p>\n

Keep in mind however<\/span>, Cerro Negro volcano is obviously a volcano<\/em>. It<\/span>\u00a0is very closely monitored but you are taking a risk hiking an active volcano. Cerro Negro eruption have occurred in the past, <\/span>it is also one of the most active volcanoes in Nicaragua, erupting approximately every twenty years. The last time Cerro Negro erupted was 1999. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Decked out in my gear ready for Volcano Boarding Nicaragua<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What to Wear to Volcano Boarding Leon<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Come well prepared for volcano boarding in Nicaragua<\/span>. You need to protect every inch of your body from the harsh gravel as you board down. The tour company will provide you with a jumpsuit, goggles and gloves but you will need to bring:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n