Volcano Boarding and Isla juan venado Mangroves

cerro negro

Difficulty: Moderate

Person in orange gear sledding down a black volcanic slope, making dust and gravel fly, against a clear blue sky.

Get your heart racing with Volcano Life's Mangroves & Volcano Boarding adventure. Start by riding down the black slopes of Cerro Negro, Nicaragua's youngest active volcano, for an adrenaline-packed experience that delivers pure excitement.

Then shift into nature mode as you explore the serene beauty of Isla Juan Venado and its lush mangrove forests. Navigate calm waterways and spot vibrant wildlife — from colorful birds to crocodiles — for a perfect balance of thrill and tranquility.

This unforgettable journey blends adventure, wildlife, and the raw spirit of León — an experience that brings out your inner adventurer, León Style.

A dense mangrove forest with numerous tangled roots extending into calm water, sunlight filtering through green leaves overhead.

What’s included:

  • Local bilingual guide

  • Transportation to/from Leon and Isla Juan Venado

  • Volcano board and safety equipment

  • Lunch, snacks, dinner and a drink

  • Volcano Life T-shirt and photos

  • Park entrance fee Ilsa Juan Venado included($3)

What to Bring:

  • 2 litres of water

  • Close toe Hiking boots/shoes and sandals

  • Bandana

  • Hat/Sunscreen

  • Beach/swimwear

  • Insect repellent

  • Park entrance fee ($10)

What to expect:

Price: $90 / per person with a non-refundable $5 deposit when booking online.

Start time: 8:00 am

Duration: Approximately 10 hrs