Central America's newest volcanic attraction
Cerro Negro was born in 1850 and has since been one of the most active volcanoes in Nicaragua, with the last eruption occurring in 1999. Rising out of the green trees the black walls of Cerro Negro create a bizarre contrast with the surroundings.
We have an early morning breakfast in the office. Then go for a one hour bus ride to where we start the hike, first on trails and later on kind of black dunes formed by former lava. As we reach the foot of the volcano we begin an easy climb up to the first of two active and colorful craters. We follow the edge of the crater to get to the second crater and highest point of the volcano. We spend some time on the top enjoying the views over the volcano range, the plains and highlands of Nicaragua and the Pacific Ocean. And then awaits us the fun part, a spectacular descent through the loose rocks and sand of Cerro Negro’s black slopes. We have lunch in a shady spot at the foot of the volcano. From there it is about an hour waling to the village where we take a bus back to León.
Start at 4:15 am in Quetzaltrekkers office
Back at 2:00 pm in Quetzaltrekkers office.

Cost of hike: 20 US$
This hike leaves whenever we have a minimum of two persons signed up and enough guides to do the hike. You have to sign up one day before the hike before 3:00 pm.

Cost includes:
• All transport
• Food
• Purified water
• Guides
• Entry Fees

Cost does not include:
• Personal travel insurance.
• Alcoholic beverages.
• Costs incurred due to accident, illness or any other unforeseen circumstances.
• Tips to Guides.

What you should bring:
• Closed shoes, no sandals or flip-flops
• Daypack
• Light clothes
• Rain gear (only in rain season)
• Hat
• Sun screen
• Mosquito repellent (only in rain season)
• Passport or copy of Passport and valid entrance stamp of Nicaragua

Any of the above items that you do not have we will do our best to provide.

Discounts:
• 10% on second hike with Quetzaltrekkers Nicaragua
• 10% if in possession of Quetzaltrekkers Guatemala T-shirt
• 50% if you have worked as a volunteer in León for at least 3 months.
• 50% for Nicaraguans
** Discount is only given if there are already at least 2 persons signed up for the hike**

All hikes are leaded by a minimum of two guides. In general our guides are bilingual and have lived in Nicaragua for some time, working in tourist services, social and development work etc. The tour leaders are happy to explain the different cultures that you encounter and the significance of places that you visit. They will accompany you throughout the tour, ensuring a smooth, stress-free, safe and enjoyable time.
Quetzaltrekkers uses local transport and purchases food provided on trips from local markets and shops when possible.