Purpose driven tours Nicaragua

Cerro Negro is the youngest and most active volcano in Nicaragua. Its name comes from the Spanish translation of ¨black¨ which negro, hence: Cerro Negro. A part of the Maribios volcanic mountain range, Cerro Negro is one of the most recent and unique volcanoes in the world. Its first eruption was in 1850 and there had been 20 eruptions before its last eruption in 1999. It is located 25km from the city of Leon and reaches 725m above sea level. It is the only active volcano in the world where one can go volcano boarding!

Tour (half day AM and PM): We leave Purpose Driven Tours at 8:00am or 2:00pm and we always ask you to arrive 10 to 15 minutes before departure time. After we welcome you and introduce ourselves and the Purpose Driven Tours mission, we will make the journey by private transportation to Las Pilas/El Hoyo Natural Reserve (1 hour) once there, we will stop to look at Cerro Negro models and maps at the Welcome Center before beginning the hike up Cerro Negro. This is a great time to ask any questions and last time to use the restroom. The hike will take anywhere between 45 and 60 minutes. When we reach the top of the volcano we will have time to admire the breathtaking view of the surrounding volcanoes and communities. Then we prepare for our decent! There are two options to choose from: walking/running or sliding down on a board. If you chose boarding, we will give you all equipment and information to ensure your safety. Once everyone has descended, we will head back to the Welcome Center and enjoy a free refreshment where we can reminisce together over the unforgettable experience of Volcano Boarding! We will return via private transport (1 hour) to the office, arriving around 1pm for the morning tour or 6pm for the afternoon tour.

Price: $30 Minimum required persons: 4

Price includes guide, transportation, entrance fee and a refreshment after the tour.
What should you bring? Shoes or boots fit for the hike and descent, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, 2 liters of water and a hat.
Telica, just one of the volcanoes of the Maribios volcanic mountain range, is located 30km from the city center of Leon in the community of Telica which is where its name originates. The Telica crater is 125m deep while the volcano stands 1060m tall and has a diameter of 700m. The largest eruption was in 1948, but in May 2015 it erupted for a month´s time and has had activity in the months of September and November of 2015, and at the beginning of this year (2016). Initiate your Telica hike at the mud pools of San Jacinto or Quimera. Both experiences will be unforgettable. You can also chose the short tour where you will enjoy the sunset at Telica.

The Longer Tour (one day)

The Shorter Tour (1 evening day)

Two Day Tours

We leave Purpose Driven Tours at 9:00am and we always ask you to arrive 10 to 15 minutes before departure time. After we welcome you and introduce ourselves and the Purpose Driven Tours mission, we will walk to the bus station (15 minutes). There we will take a bus (30-40 minutes) to the community where we will start our hike. We start our walk relatively easy under the shade of dense forest where you can see birds and trees and learn a little about the history and way of life for the community living there. This lasts about 2 hours and leads us into lunch time. Within the following 2 to 3 hours we will arrive at a flat place where we normally set up tents and sleep. This last hour of hiking is the most difficult part of the trail and requires some determination, but the reward is sweet! and our guides are always ready to break when you need it. When we get to the top we will rest and allow you to take in the view or explore a bit. From here we will take you to a cave where there are a lot of bats. Around 5:00 or 5:30pm we will go to appreciate the impressive Telica crater where we will await the sunset and eat our dinner. With sustenance supporting us, we will begin our trek down the volcano. It will take us about 2 to 3 hours to get to the entrance of the nature reserve where private transportation will be waiting to take us back to Leon. We will arrive back at Purpose Driven Tours at approximately 9:00pm.
Price: $ 40 Minimum required persons: 4
Price includes guide, transportation, entrance tickets to the nature reserve and some snacks. What should you bring? Shoes or boots fit for the hike, a lunch and dinner, 4 liters of water, flashlight, camera, sunscreen, sun glasses and a jacket

We leave Purpose Driven Tours at 3:00pm and we always ask you to arrive 10 to 15 minutes before departure time. After we welcome you and introduce ourselves and the Purpose Driven Tours mission, we will travel by private transportation through forest (about 1 and a half hours) until we arrive close to the crater. From there we will walk about 45 minutes to the magnificent Telica crater where we will have time to take impressive pictures as we explore together and tell you about the history of Telica and surrounding area. You will be witnesses to the majestic sunset offered at the summit while enjoying a small snack/picnic prepared for you by us. Before beginning the hike back, our guide will take you to a bat cave. You will be back at Purpose Driven Tours at 9:00pm.

Price: $ 45 Minimum required persons: 4
Price includes guide, private transportation, entrance ticket and snack/picnic. What should you bring? Shoes or boots fit for the hike, camera, sun screen, sunglasses, hat, 2 liters of water and a jacket (it tends to get a bit chilly at the summit!).

We will leave Purpose Driven Tours at 9:00am and we always ask you to arrive 20 minutes before departure time in order to pack necessary gear for the hike. After we welcome you and introduce ourselves and the Purpose Driven Tours mission, we will walk to the bus station (15 minutes). There we will take a bus (30-40 minutes) to the community where we will start our hike. We start our walk relatively easy under the shade of dense forest where you can see birds and trees and learn a little about the history and way of life for the community living there. This lasts about 2 hours and leads us into lunch time. Within the following 2 to 3 hours we will arrive at a flat place where we will set up tents and sleep. This last hour of hiking is the most difficult part of the trail and requires some determination, but the reward is sweet! and our guides are always ready to break when you need it. When we get to the top we will rest and allow you to take in the view or explore a bit. From here we will take you to a cave where there are a lot of bats. Around 5:00 or 5:30pm we will go to appreciate the impressive Telica crater where we will await the sunset. Once the sun goes down we will make a bonfire, enjoy conversation and eat our dinner. Just before bed we will show you the far-away lights of Leon and stars. The next day we will wake up early enough to drink in the sunrise before eating breakfast and beginning our descent. The hike down takes about 2 hours. Then we will board a bus that will take us back to the city of Leon. We should be back at Purpose Driven Tours somewhere between 10:00am and 11:00am.
Price: $ 45 Minimum required persons: 4
Price includes guides, transportation, entrance fees to the nature reserve, camping necessities and a snack. What should you bring? Shoes or boots fit for the hike, 5 liters of water, 1 lunch 1 dinner and 1 breakfast, flashlight or headlamp, jacket, sunscreen, hat and camera.
The trek up Momotombo is known as the most difficult climb in Nicaragua. It is found in the part of Leon close to Leon Viejo and the Xolotlán Lake. In the eruption of 1610 caused the destruction of the first Spanish settlement in Nicaragua, founded by Francisco Hernandez de Córdoba, whose remains lie close to the volcano in Leon Viejo. The Momotombo volcano reaches 1297m in altitude. Its last eruption was in 2015.

One Day Tours

Two Day Tours

Adventuring on the Momotombo Tour requires an early departure. We will leave Purpose Driven Tours at 5:30am and we always ask you to arrive 10 to 15 minutes before departure time. After we welcome you and introduce ourselves and the Purpose Driven Tours mission, we will walk 15 minutes to the bus terminal where we will board a bus to the town center of La Paz Centro (45 minutes). Then we will take a motor-taxi to the trail head of Momotombo where we will begin the hike. The first part of this hike is easy, clean and has little vegetation. The last part is the most difficult because it is steep and there is a lot of sand and loose volcanic rock that make the ascent difficult. It takes approximately 4 to 5 hours to reach the summit of Momotombo, but once you are on the top you can enjoy the breath-taking view of Managua Xolotlán lake, Momotombito, part of Leon Viejo, and on a clear day the Ometepe Island. But more importantly you will have the satisfaction of having climbed one of the tallest and most difficult volcanoes in Nicaragua. Not far from the summit at a flat place where we sometimes camp, we will eat lunch before starting our descent. At the road we will take a motor-taxi to the city center of La Paz Centro where they make the best quesillos, a typical national food of Nicaragua. From La Paz Centro we will make the last leg of our journey to Leon by bus (45 minutes). We will arrive back at Purpose Driven Tours at 5:00pm
Price: $40 Minimum required persons: 4
Price includes guide, transportation, permission to enter and a snack. What should you bring? Shoes or boots fit for the hike, breakfast and lunch, 4 liters of water, a bandana, sunscreen, sun glasses, hat and camera.

We will leave Purpose Driven Tours at 1:00pm and we always ask you to arrive 20 minutes before departure time in order to pack necessary gear for the hike. After we welcome you and introduce ourselves and the Purpose Driven Tours mission, we will walk 15 minutes to the bus terminal where we will board a bus to the town center of La Paz Centro (45 minutes). Then we will take a motor-taxi to the trail head of Momotombo where we will begin the hike. The first day we will not reach the summit of Momotombo but we will get to a flat place where we can camp and spend the night at around 4:30pm. This hike is quite is easy, clean and has little vegetation but it shouldn´t be too exposed to the sun as we are starting our tour later in the day. Once our tents are set up we can relax a bit and wait for the sunset. Once the sun is below the horizon, Purpose Driven Tours staff will start a camp fire where we can all gather and eat our dinner family-style while listening to one another´s interesting histories and stories. We will go to bed early in order to be prepared for the tough hike that awaits us in the morning. We will wake up early in the morning in order to finish the most difficult part of our journey—it is steep and there is a lot of sand and loose volcanic rock that make the ascent difficult. It takes approximately 3 to 5 hours to reach the summit of Momotombo depending on our pace, but once you are on the top you can enjoy the breath-taking sunrise and view of Managua Xolotlán Lake, Momotombito, part of Leon Viejo, and on a clear day the Ometepe Island. But more importantly you will have the satisfaction of having climbed one of the tallest and most difficult volcanoes in Nicaragua. Not far from the summit we will take time to eat our breakfast before starting our descent. At the road we will take a motor-taxi to the city center of La Paz Centro where they make the best quesillos, a typical national food of Nicaragua, which you can try for just $1.50 USD or C$30. From La Paz Centro we will make the last leg of our journey to Leon by bus (45 minutes). We will arrive back at Purpose Driven Tours around 12 o´clock, noon.
Price: $ 45 Minimum required persons: 4
Price includes guide, transportation, permission to enter, camping necessities you may be lacking and a snack. What should you bring? Shoes or boots fit for the hike, breakfast and lunch, 4 liters of water, a bandana, sunscreen, sun glasses, hat and camera.
El Hoyo is an active volcano and a part of the volcanic range of Los Maribios. It gets its name from its unique crater that is in the form of a hole (el Hoyo in Spanish). El Hoyo is just 25km from the city center of Leon, It reaches 1,050m. The last eruption of this volcano was in 1954. It is a part of a complex of volcanoes including Las Pilas, which you must venture through to get to El Hoyo volcano, and Asososca, Asososca having a beautiful, secluded lake where you can go swimming at the end of your hike.

One Day Tours

El Hoyo and La Laguna(Two Day Tours)

We will leave Purpose Driven Tours at 7:00am and we always ask you to arrive 10 to 15 minutes before departure time. After we welcome you and introduce ourselves and the Purpose Driven Tours mission, we will travel via private transportation to El Hoyo and Las Pilas Nature Reserve (1 hour). You will be able to feel the energy provided by nature as we leave the rural city of Leon and enter into the jungle that is a Nature Reserve. You will be able to ask our experienced, amiable guides anything concerning the wildlife and surrounding communities. From the Welcome Center of the Nature Reserve we will begin our ascent of Las Pilas volcano which we must climb in order to reach El Hoyo volcano. The first hour of this hike requires a lot of determination and stamina from hikers; it is steep and you are exposed to the sun, but we are always willing to pause for water and resting. We want to go at a comfortable pace for everyone going on the tour. After the first hour, we will rest under a small cabana and eat lunch and take a while to reenergize ourselves. The remaining 3 hours of our ascent becomes flatter and there is more tree cover that provides shade. We should summit the volcano around noon. Here we will take a break and take time to explore the area and surrounding views. You are able to gaze out upon Lake Asososca, Our guides will provide basic information as to how volcanoes work and what causes their formation and eruption. We will begin our descent around 1:30pm in order to arrive back at Purpose Driven Tours Leon at 4:30pm. You have the option of going back down the way we hiked up, or you can chose to descend down to La Laguna Asososca where we can go for a swim before going back to Leon. This option requires we leave Purpose Driven Tours at 6:00am and puts us back in Leon closer to 6:00pm.
Price: $ 40 Minimum required persons: 4
Price includes guide, entrance fees to the nature reserve, transportation, and a snack. What should you bring? Shoes or boots fit for the hike, lunch and extra snacks, 4 liters of water, sunscreen, sun glasses, hat and camera.

We will leave Purpose Driven Tours at 9:00am and we always ask you to arrive 20 minutes before departure time in order to pack necessary gear for the hike. After we welcome you and introduce ourselves and the Purpose Driven Tours mission, we will travel via private transportation to El Hoyo and Las Pilas Nature Reserve (1 hour). You will be able to feel the energy provided by nature as we leave the rural city of Leon and enter into the jungle that is a Nature Reserve. You will be able to ask our experienced, amiable guides anything concerning the wildlife and surrounding communities. From the Welcome Center of the Nature Reserve we will begin our ascent of Las Pilas volcano which we must climb in order to reach El Hoyo volcano. The first hour of this hike requires a lot of determination and stamina from hikers; it is steep and you are exposed to the sun, but we are always willing to pause for water and resting. We want to go at a comfortable pace for everyone going on the tour. After the first hour, we will rest under a small cabana and eat lunch and take a while to reenergize ourselves. The remaining 3 hours of our ascent becomes flatter and there is more tree cover that provides shade. Lunch will be eaten when you are hungry on the ascent. We should summit the volcano around 2pm. Here we will take a break to pitch the tents before taking the time to explore the area and surrounding views of Lake Asososca, Momotombo and more. Our guides will provide basic information as to how volcanoes work and what causes their formation and eruption. We will watch the sunset together before returning to camp to light a camp fire and make dinner. Eating under the moonlight is always a treat before bedtime. We will need the rest for the next day as we will wake up early for the sunrise. We will begin our descent to the lake. This takes about 4 hours but once we get to the lake we can take up to 3 hours to relax, swim, eat lunch and just be outside. After the lake, only 40 minutes of walking follow and they are dedicated to getting to the highway where we will catch a bus to La Paz Centro where you can try the best quesillos of Nicaragua for only $1.50 or C$30. From there we make the final leg of our journey by bus. We will arrive back at Purpose Driven Tours around 3:00pm.
Price: $45 Minimum required persons: 4
Price includes guide, transportation, entrance fees to the nature reserve, camping necessities you may be lacking and a snack. What should you bring? Shoes or boots fit for the hike, 1 breakfast 2 lunches and 1 dinner, 6 liters of water, sunscreen, sun glasses, hat, swimsuit, jacket, camera, backpack, sleeping bag, sleeping mat and tent.
Go and discover the beautiful, colonial city of Leon with one of our Purpose Driven Tours guides. Leon is a city full of culture and attractive tourists that love the Baroque and Neoclassical churches and history museums. One of the most prominent buildings of the city is the Basilica Cathedral of Leon, the largest in all of Central America, which was deemed part of the World heritage site by UNESCO in 2011 due to its grand artistic value, culture and history.

One day Tour: We will leave Purpose Driven Tours at either 9:00am or 2:00, depending on your preference, and we always ask you to arrive 10 to 15 minutes before departure time. After we welcome you and introduce ourselves and the Purpose Driven Tours mission, we will begin our trek. The first place we will visit is roof of the famous Basilica Cathedral where you have the best view of the city. On a clear day we can see the Maribios Volcanic Mountain Range. We will also learn a little bit about the history of the cathedral. From here we offer more than just one option, leaving the tour open to your desires. We will mention the possible combinations of museums, churches and historical centers and leave the tour up to you!

Price: $ 20 Minimum required persons: 2

Price includes guides, entrance fees to the places we visit and a cool refreshment. What should you bring? Comfortable shoes fit for the tour, 1 liter of water, sunscreen, sun glasses, hat and camera.
Enjoy various aquatic birds and one of the most complete ecosystems of the mangroves of the Island Juan Venado while you paddle through them in a kayak. The Island Juan Venado is a true ecological treasure. It is one of the 76 protected areas of the state. The strongest attraction to wildlife on this tour is the loved sea turtle, while the flora and woods you explore are equally exotic.

One day Tour: We will leave Purpose Driven Tours at 8:00am and we always ask you to arrive 10 to 15 minutes before departure time. After we welcome you and introduce ourselves and the Purpose Driven Tours mission, we will walk to the bus station where we will catch the bus to the beach. After the bus ride of 1 hour, we will get our kayaks and sign in at the visitor center before jumping in our kayaks and beginning our aquatic adventure. One hour later we will arrive at the beach where we will leave our kayaks and walk across the island to the Pacific Ocean. The walk only takes about 10 minutes and it takes us directly into the turtle sanctuary where you can learn about the difficulty of keeping turtles alive and free in Nicaragua. Here you can go swimming in the ocean, hunt seashells, buy refreshments and enjoy a small snack provided by Purpose Driven Tours. Once satisfied with your intake of sun, we will make our return journey through the mangroves back to the beach which will take about one hour. After we leave our kayaks we will take time to eat lunch before returning to Purpose Driven Tours. We will be back in Leon around 2:30pm or 3:00pm.

Price: $ 40 Minimum required persons: 4

Price includes guides, renting of the kayaks, entrance fees to the island and nature reserve, lunch and a snack. What should you bring? Comfortable shoes fit for the tour, 2 liters of water, sunscreen, sun glasses, hat, bathing suit and camera.
San Cristóbal is considered the highest volcano in Nicaragua, it is also one of the most difficult, only after Momotombo. Its 1,745 meters is located in the south east part of the country in the Chinandega facet. Its last eruption was in 2008 but it remains a very active volcano that consistently expulses large amounts of gases and smoke. Sometimes seismic activity occurs around the area. The last eruption of San Cristóbal was in 2012. There are various volcanoes located around San Cristóbal; this zone including San Cristóbal, el Casita, el Chonco, el Moyotepe and la Pelona is called the San crispstóbal Volcano Complex.

One Day Tours

Two Day Tours

We will leave Purpose Driven Tours at 5:30am and we always ask you to arrive 20 minutes before departure time in order to pack necessary gear for the hike. After we welcome you and introduce ourselves and the Purpose Driven Tours mission, we take a short, 20 minute walk to the bus stop where we will take the first bus (30 minutes). From there we will take a second bus that will leave us directly in the place where we begin our hike. It takes about 4 hours to climb to our usual camping place. Once there and surrounded by nature we can eat lunch before going off to explore the area. Then, we will start climbing the hardest and steepest part of San Cristóbal. In order to achieve this feat you must be in good physical condition because this is difficult! It is a true challenge to get to the summit of this volcano, but once complete the panoramic views compensate for the endeavor. Once you are satiated with the tranquility we will begin our descent. The descent is difficult as well—not as challenging as the assent, but we will still go slowly in order to remain safe. On the way down we will take the time to rest while hiking down the volcano. We will walk to the bus stop and be back in Leon around 4:00pm.
Price: $ 45 Minimum required persons: 4
Price includes guide, transportation, entrance fees, and a snack. What should you bring? Shoes or boots fit for the hike (highly recommended are hiking boots), 1 breakfast 1 lunch, 5 liters of water, a bandana, sunscreen, sun glasses, hat, camera, backpack, and sticks.

We will leave Purpose Driven Tours at 6:30am and we always ask you to arrive 20 minutes before departure time in order to pack necessary gear for the hike. After we welcome you and introduce ourselves and the Purpose Driven Tours mission, we take a short, 20 minute walk to the bus stop where we will take the first bus (30 minutes). From there we will take a second bus that will leave us directly in the place where we begin our hike. It takes about 4 hours to climb to our camping place. Once there and surrounded by nature we can eat lunch before going off to explore the area. Setting up the tents is on the agenda before sunset which we will watch together before making a camp fire and talking together under moonlight. The next day we will wake up good and early (3:30 am) in order to climb the hardest and steepest part of San Cristóbal. In order to achieve this feat you must be in good physical condition because this is difficult! It is a true challenge to get to the summit of this volcano, but once complete the panoramic views compensate for the endeavor. Once you are satiated with the tranquility we will begin our descent. The descent is difficult as well—not as challenging as the assent, but we will still go slowly in order to remain safe. On the way down we will take the time to eat breakfast and get back to hiking down the volcano. We will walk to the bus stop and be back in Leon around 3:00pm.
Price: $ 45 Minimum required persons: 4
Price includes guide, transportation, entrance fees, camping necessities you may be lacking and a snack. What should you bring? Shoes or boots fit for the hike (highly recommended are hiking boots), 1 breakfast 2 lunches and 1 dinner, 5 liters of water, a bandana, sunscreen, sun glasses, hat, camera, backpack, sleeping bag, sleeping mat and tent.
Cosiguina is an inactive volcano located north east of Nicaragua. It reaches 859 meters. Its flanks are covered in trees while its slopes reach the Fonseca Gulf. At first glance it looks like a simple hill but it is the volcano that in 1835 produced the most violent volcanic eruption in the history of Nicaragua.

Tour (2 day): We will leave Purpose Driven Tours at 5:30am and we always ask you to arrive 20 minutes before departure time in order to pack necessary gear for the hike. After we welcome you and introduce ourselves and the Purpose Driven Tours mission, , we take a short, 20 minute walk to the bus stop where we will take the first bus to Chinandega. From where the bus drops us off we will take a taxi to the bus station of Chinandega where we will catch a second bus to the Potosí community. We should arrive around 11:00am or noon so we will look for a place to eat lunch before we begin the ascent of Cosiguina. The climb is not difficult because it isn´t too tall and its slope aren´t steep. The trees also make the hike easier as they shade us from the sun. From the summit we can observe the immense crater, lakes on the horizon, the volcanic mountain range and three Central American countries (Honduras, Nicaragua and El Salvador). After exploring a bit we will go to the designated, flat camping place where we will set up tents and start a camp fire before eating dinner. The next morning we will watch the sunrise and eat breakfast before returning to the Potosí community. There we will take a well-deserved swim in the waters of a fresh-water lake. We eat lunch on the lakeshore while we wait for the bus that takes us back to Chinandega where we catch a bus to Leon. We will be back in Leon around 4:00pm.

Price: $ 50 Minimum required persons: 4

Price includes guide, transportation, entrance fees, camping necessities you may be lacking and a snack. What should you bring? Shoes or boots fit for the hike, 2 breakfasts 2 lunches and 1 dinner, 5 liters of water, sunscreen, sun glasses, hat, camera, backpack, sleeping bag, sleeping mat and tent.
Come to enjoy the beautiful scenery as you learn the history of this old city deemed a World Heritage site in December 2000. Later, have fun swimming in the refreshing waters of la Laguna Asososca! Leon Viejo was the first capitol of Nicaragua. It is close to the community and volcano both carrying the name Momotombo. The city of Leon Viejo captures the history from the original Spanish Conquistadors and the eruption of Momotombo in 1610 that disrupted the city and caused the relocation of the capitol and the abandonment of the city. In the ruins you can relish in history and culture as you learn how Indigenous people lived in Spanish Conquistador times, important events and the three main reasons why settlers, in this situation decided to leave the city and move to a different location. The walk around the city takes you past the most important parts of the ancient city and our guide explains everything!

Tour (1 day): We will leave Purpose Driven Tours at 8:00am and we always ask you to arrive 10 to 15 minutes before departure time. After we welcome you and introduce ourselves and the Purpose Driven Tours mission, we will begin our journey to Leon Viejo (about 1 and a half hours). At 10:00am we will begin the trip around Leon Viejo which lasts about 45 minutes to an hour. In this time you will learn the history of the city, see different flora and fauna that our guides will point out and explain. After the tour of the city we will begin traveling to our second destination: La Laguna. This trip is short (10 minutes) and our private transportation will drop us off at the entrance of La Laguna. We will walk 30 minutes easily down-hill before diving into the fresh water of the lake. Lunch will be eaten on the lakeshore as we take time to relax and enjoy the scenery and wildlife around us. Around 2:00pm we will begin making our way back to Leon. We will walk about 40 minutes through forest and local farms to the highway where we will take a bus to La Paz Centro where the best quesillos in Leon are made. You will have an opportunity to try them for the small price of $1.50 USD or C$30 before we catch a second bus that will drop us in Leon. We will be back at Purpose Driven Tours between 4:00pm and 5:00pm depending on your preferences.

Price: $ 40 Minimum required persons: 4

Price includes guides, transportation, entrance fees to La Laguna, lunch and a snack. What should you bring? Comfortable shoes fit for the tour, 3 liters of water, sunscreen, sun glasses, hat, bathing suit and camera.
If you find yourself with little time but you don´t want to miss out on the opportunity to climb more than one volcano and go Volcano Boarding, we will craft a hike especially for you. El Hoyo is an active volcano and a part of the volcanic range of Los Maribios. It gets its name from its unique crater that is in the form of a hole (el hoyo in Spanish). El Hoyo is just 25km from the city center of Leon It reaches 1,050m. The last eruption of this volcano was in 1954. It is a part of a complex of volcanoes including Las Pilas, which you must venture through to get to El Hoyo volcano, and Asososca, Asososca having a beautiful, secluded lake where you can go swimming at the end of your hike. Cerro Negro is the youngest and most active volcano in Nicaragua. Its name comes from the Spanish translation of ¨black¨ which negro, hence: Cerro Negro. A part of the Maribios volcanic mountain range, Cerro Negro is one of the most recent and unique volcanoes in the world. Its first eruption was in 1850 and there had been 20 eruptions before its last eruption in 1999. It is located 25km from the city of Leon and reaches 725m above sea level. It is the only active volcano in the world where one can go volcano boarding!

Tour (2 days): We will leave Purpose Driven Tours at 8:00am and we always ask you to arrive 20 minutes before departure time in order to pack necessary gear for the hike. After we welcome you and introduce ourselves and the Purpose Driven Tours mission, we will make our way via private transportation through rural and outer Leon to the Nature Reserve at Cerro Negro (1 hour). Once there, we will stop to look at Cerro Negro models and maps at the Welcome Center before beginning the hike up Cerro Negro. This is a great time to ask any questions and last time to use the restroom. The hike will take anywhere between 45 and 60 minutes. When we reach the top of the volcano we will have time to admire the breathtaking view of the surrounding volcanoes and communities. Then we prepare for our decent! There are two options to choose from: walking/running or sliding down on a board. If you chose boarding, we will give you all equipment and information to ensure your safety. Once everyone has descended, we will head back to the Welcome Center and enjoy a free refreshment where we can eat lunch together and reminisce together over the unforgettable experience of Volcano Boarding! From the Welcome Center of the Nature Reserve we will begin our ascent of Las Pilas volcano which we must climb in order to reach El Hoyo volcano. The first hour of this hike requires a lot of determination and stamina from hikers; it is steep and you are exposed to the sun, but we are always willing to pause for water and resting. We want to go at a comfortable pace for everyone going on the tour. The remaining 3 hours of our ascent becomes flatter and there is more tree cover that provides shade. We should summit the volcano around 5:00pm. Here we will take a break to pitch the tents before taking the time to explore the area and surrounding views of Lake Asososca, Momotombo and more. Our guides will provide basic information as to how volcanoes work and what causes their formation and eruption. We will watch the sunset together before returning to camp to light a camp fire and make dinner. Eating under the moonlight is always a treat before bedtime. We will need the rest for the next day as we will wake up early for the sunrise. We will begin our descent to the lake. This takes about 4 hours but once we get to the lake we can take up to 3 hours to relax, swim, eat lunch and just be outside. After the lake, only 40 minutes of walking follow and they are dedicated to getting to the highway where we will catch a bus to La Paz Centro where you can try the best quesillos of Nicaragua for only $1.50 or C$30. From there we make the final leg of our journey by bus. We will arrive back at Purpose Driven Tours around 3:00pm.

Price: $ 60 Minimum required persons: 4

Price includes guide, transportation, entrance fees to the nature reserve, camping necessities you may be lacking and a snack. What should you bring? Shoes or boots fit for the hike, 1 breakfast 2 lunches and 1 dinner, 6 liters of water, sunscreen, sun glasses, hat, swimsuit, jacket, camera, backpack, sleeping bag, sleeping mat and tent.
Are you searching for a tour filled with adrenaline, combined with some history and topped off with a rich and relaxing dip in a crater lake? If you want to do all of this and you don´t have a lot of time, this tour is made especially for you. Three different activities in one day! It is sure to be a blast. You will begin the day with lots of emotions and great views on Cerro Negro, the youngest and most active volcano in Nicaragua, before taking part in the infamous volcano boarding only offered one place on Earth: Here! Your day will take a 360 degree turn as we direct our attention to the historical tour of the ruins of Leon Viejo. We traverse through the World Heritage Site with a local guide as they explain the history of the people and times surrounding this ancient city. To end the day we take a relaxing dip in the crisp water of La Laguna Asososca.

Tour (1 day): We will leave Purpose Driven Tours at 7:00am and we always ask you to arrive 10 to 15 minutes before departure time. After we welcome you and introduce ourselves and the Purpose Driven Tours mission, we will make our way via private transportation through rural and outer Leon to the Nature Reserve at Cerro Negro (1 hour). Once there, we will stop to look at Cerro Negro models and maps at the Welcome Center before beginning the hike up Cerro Negro. This is a great time to ask any questions and last time to use the restroom. The hike will take anywhere between 45 and 60 minutes. When we reach the top of the volcano we will have time to admire the breathtaking view of the surrounding volcanoes and communities. Then we prepare for our decent! There are two options to choose from: walking/running or sliding down on a board. If you chose boarding, we will give you all equipment and information to ensure your safety. Once everyone has descended, we will head back to the Welcome Center and enjoy a free refreshment where we can reminisce together over the unforgettable experience of Volcano Boarding! From here we will continue our trip to the ruins of Leon Viejo. Our next adventure begins when we visit two museums concerning the ancient city and then we visit and tour the city itself. We will see important places like the old fort and you can see Momotombo volcano, Momotombito, Managua Lake, El Hoyo volcano and the surroundings. We will spend about 45 minutes to one hour in the city before finishing our tour at la Laguna Asososca. The trip there will take about 10 minutes in our private transportation and then 30 minutes walking to the edge of the water. Then the choice is yours, we can swim, eat lunch or relax a bit. We will do all of these things, so we let you chose the order so your vacation is exactly how you like. By 4:00pm we must return to Leon. The journey requires a 40 minute walk before arriving at the highway where we will take a bus to La Paz Centro where you can try the best quesillos of Nicaragua for only $1.50 or C$30. From there we make the final leg of our journey by bus. We will arrive back at Purpose Driven Tours around 6:30pm or 7:00pm.
Price: $ 60 Minimum required persons: 4
Price includes guides, transportation, entrance fees to La Laguna lunch and a snack. What should you bring? Comfortable shoes fit for the tour, 4 liters of water, sunscreen, sun glasses, hat, bathing suit and camera.

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