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Tourists looking Nicaragua's risks
Cerro Negro is one of the main points of Nicaragua where you can do extreme adventure tourism, but is not the only one.
"The snowboarding is outdated. The most extreme form is slipping in the Black Hill in Nicaragua, "says CNN's note. "The active volcano, which recently had an eruption in 1999, it has become a magnet for extreme boarders, who can reach speeds close to 80 miles per hour down," he added.
This activity attracts travelers seeking adrenaline. "Every day we see tourists coming excited because they know it is a risky sport," said Luis Caceres, manager of Big Foot Hostel in León, offering this trip.
The popularity of this destination has been growing. On site ViaNica tourism, tour to slide header in Black Mountain has become one of the most sought after in the online booking service.
According Cáceres, which makes it attractive is the "adrenaline and controlled risk" because it really is not dangerous. To the participants it is explained that this is a risky sport, they are given clothing and safety glasses and are given instructions to avoid accidents. "We try to take all safety measures when glide" he says.
On average 20 people involved in the tour every day and in a year only one person ended up with a fracture. "There is danger if someone falls, but depends on them to comply with the recommendations," says Caceres.
OTHER DESTINATIONS
Black Hill is not the only destination for travelers looking for action and adrenaline. In the north, Canyon de Somoto becoming known in adventure tourism.
"Some are dropped from heights of up to 20 meters in this environment of rocky walls and water do not know if it is very deep," says Roger Solorzano ViaNica creator.
Another extreme sport that is practiced rappelling, which is more dangerous when the Australian descent (with face down) is done. Adventurers are also attracted by the different circuits canopy.
"The advantage in Nicaragua is the large number of tourist attractions, some of which have not yet been completed to meet and explode like a huge jump from just under 40 meters in the region of Nueva Segovia. Hold on to what people know and want rappelling there, "says Solorzano.
The knower of tourism ensures that another factor is that there is freedom for those looking for extreme activities. "There is much control as is the case happened in the Maderas Volcano on Ometepe. Tourists go on their own to explore up there were a couple of deaths. Now put more control but tourists can go on your own, "he explains. "They're always naughty discovering a new adventure and start to make it known for their stories and photos on social networks," he adds.
20 people involved in the tour every day and in a year only one person ended up with a fracture.
Receives approximately 100,000 visitors per month Nicaragua.
80 miles per hour can reach a competitor Sandboarding on Cerro Negro.
Published by: El Nuevo Diario
September 28th, 2014
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