Go Volcano Boarding down Cerro Negro, Nicaragua

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Imagine racing down the face of an active volcano at speeds approaching 80 kilometres per hour, all the while dodging plumes of toxic smoke with the ground crunching below you as the broad plank of wood to which you are strapped skims over the surface of the igneous rock. Think a combination of snowboarding and sledding but without the cold or the competition from alpine skiers on a landscape that can only be thought of as moon-like. Extreme sports enthusiasts from around the globe are making the trek to Nicaragua to Volcano Board down the face of the youngest and most active volcano in Central America, Cerro Negro. Cerro Negro rises 725 metres (at least as of its last eruption) and the climb to the top is rewarded with excellent views of the Maribos Mountain range and the Pacific Ocean before the excitement of riding down the face of the volcano is repeated as many times as the rider cares to make the climb back to the crater’s rim. The volcano is also the site of a land speed record for a bicycle (172 Kilometers per hour) set in 2002. Cerro Negro is best accessed from historic city of Leon. Leon is located 100 kilometres from the Nicaraguan capital of Managua and accessible by modern highway. Guided excursions which include a specially designed suit, goggles and Volcano Board are provided by operators that cap off the day’s adventure with a couple of mojito’s to enjoy in the company of your fellow Volcano Boarders while comparing the bumps and bruises earned during the day’s adventure. Nearby to Leon are found some excellent beaches that provide dependable and un-crowded surfing opportunities and other ocean oriented activities in the area. Your dream of participating in a unique extreme sports activity may be fulfilled by making the trip to Nicaragua to Volcano Board down the slope of Cerro Negro. Add this adventure to your list and start discovering the other opportunities that await you in this exciting Central American country.

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