One day in Leon, Nicaragua. Surfing on a volcano and visit Cathedral!

in travel •  7 years ago  (edited)

3 of my favorite places in Leon, Nicaragua : the Cathedral of Assumption, the Church of Recollection and boardsurfing on a volcano!

The Cathedral of Assumption: charming place in the center of Leon

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It is the biggest one of America Latina and was built in the XVIIIth century.

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It is free to visit. Only the access to the roof needs to be paid (1$) but it is worth to check it out, the view is precious!

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Opening hours: 8.00am-12.00pm ; 2:00pm-4.00pm from Monday to Saturday.

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Church of Recollection: the color of the city

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Surfboarding on volcano Cerro Negro: a must-do!

One hour of hiking with the board in the back...
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Breathtaking view on the way and at the top

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Sliding down the 728 meters of the Cerro Negro in 3 minutes
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No worries, the last erruption was in 1999, it should be ok!
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Price: 28$ (included two way trip in jeep, board, protection, shirt "surfing on the Cerro Negro")

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I went to Nicaragua in 2015. I volcano boarded and webt to Leon as well. Mycfavorite part was San Juan Del Sur.

I went to San Juan del Sur too, it was crazy!

OMG that looks amazing! I am from Latin America but I never been there, I definitely have to though!

I definitely recommand it :) !!!

Sold! haha is on my list now :)
I am from Argentina and if you get a chance go to Igazu, amazing waterfalls, seriously... just glorious :)