Cerro Negro

Volcano · Malpaisillo

3

@nomadicmatt

The 10 Best Things to Do in León, Nicaragua in 2025

"About an hour from the city, Cerro Negro is the volcano most backpackers visit for volcano boarding — the hike is 1–2 hours and trips leave multiple times per day and last a few hours; I did the hike but skipped sliding down on a board, though boarding tours are the big draw here." - Matthew Kepnes

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/leon/

Nicaragua Get directions

3 Postcards

See full details

More Places For You

León

· Isla

Colonial-era rooms with antique charm and spacious beds

0 Postcards

ViaVia León, Nicaragua

Restaurant · Isla

Vibrant restaurant/bar with live music, volcano boarding, pool table

1 Postcard

Hotel El Convento

Hotel · Isla

Historic convent hotel with pool, refined restaurant, garden

0 Postcards

Hostal Lazybones

Hotel · Isla

Outdoor pool, hammocks, game room, free Wi-Fi, calm vibe

1 Postcard

Ruinas de León Viejo

Tourist attraction · La Paz Centro

Excavated 1500s Spanish colonial city ruins with informative tours

1 Postcard

Cathedral-Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Catholic cathedral · Isla

Baroque cathedral with rooftop sunset views & historic art

1 Postcard

Bigfoot Hostel & Volcano Boarding

Tour operator · Isla

Volcano boarding, pub crawls, beach cleanups, social atmosphere

0 Postcards

Las Peñitas

· Isla

La Bombora: slow-cooked ribs, brisket, pulled pork

0 Postcards

Ortíz Gurdián Foundation Art Center

Art museum · Isla

Museum with extensive Central American art, Picasso, Warhol

1 Postcard

El Desayunazo

Restaurant · Isla

Nicaraguan & international food, gallo pinto, pancakes, omelettes

0 Postcards