Guidebook for León, Nicaragua
Sightseeing
For $4, you can climb to the top and walk around on the newly restored roof and see all of Leon.
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Cathédrale-basilique de l'Assomption de la Bienheureuse Vierge Marie
Avenida Central NorteFor $4, you can climb to the top and walk around on the newly restored roof and see all of Leon.
Beautiful Pacific Ocean beach just 20 minutes away. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner and drinks at La Playa Roca hostel. They also offer dorm beds, air conditioned rooms and surf lessons for cheap.
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Las Peñitas, Nicaragua
Beautiful Pacific Ocean beach just 20 minutes away. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner and drinks at La Playa Roca hostel. They also offer dorm beds, air conditioned rooms and surf lessons for cheap.
Poneloya
Beautiful Pacific Ocean beach just 20 minutes away.
Local street vendors, handmade furniture and farmers market food available. Or have a giant hamburger and fries from the local food cart.
San Juán Park
Local street vendors, handmade furniture and farmers market food available. Or have a giant hamburger and fries from the local food cart.
How many of us can say we have surfed down a volcano? #bucketlist Its a pretty short and relatively easy volcano to hike and i recommend bringing $5 for the locals to carry your board. It is crazy!
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Cerro Negro Volcano
How many of us can say we have surfed down a volcano? #bucketlist Its a pretty short and relatively easy volcano to hike and i recommend bringing $5 for the locals to carry your board. It is crazy!
Ruben Dario is very important to the Nicas, but only the more informed travelers will have knowledge and understanding of this man. The exhibits of his personal effects may have appeal to the scholar.
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Ruben Dario Registry Museum
NIC-14Ruben Dario is very important to the Nicas, but only the more informed travelers will have knowledge and understanding of this man. The exhibits of his personal effects may have appeal to the scholar.
This museum is a fantastic mix of culture (all the brilliant myths and legends of Leon) and recent history (it was a prison under Somoza).
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Museum of Traditions and Legends
2nd Callejon SurThis museum is a fantastic mix of culture (all the brilliant myths and legends of Leon) and recent history (it was a prison under Somoza).
If you care to find out more about the recent history of Nicaragua and Leon, this museum can't be missed. There is a great guide who actually took part in the revolution!
Museo de la Guerra
José de MarcoletaIf you care to find out more about the recent history of Nicaragua and Leon, this museum can't be missed. There is a great guide who actually took part in the revolution!
Leon Viejo was the original site of Leon, founded in June 1524 by the Spanish conquistador Cordoba. Because of its proximity to Momotombo volcano, it was especially vulnerable to destruction. Its OK
Ruins of León Viejo
Leon Viejo was the original site of Leon, founded in June 1524 by the Spanish conquistador Cordoba. Because of its proximity to Momotombo volcano, it was especially vulnerable to destruction. Its OK
Telica Volcano
Easy hike, Lava boiling in an active volcano, whats more to say! GO
Food Scene
Best French bakery you will find outside of France!
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Pan & Paz - French Bakery
1ra Calle NEBest French bakery you will find outside of France!
Campestre La Habana
NIC-14Like Cuban food?
Restaurante Le Turón
Pricey for Nica, but 5 stars!
El Desayunazo
2da Avenida NOBreakfast only (desayuno) cheap good eats.
Manhattan Resto Bar
Best and only sushi in town!
Real American Hamburgers. Jack is fun, He is easy to get drunk, just offer him the bottle.
Don Jack’s
1ra Calle NEReal American Hamburgers. Jack is fun, He is easy to get drunk, just offer him the bottle.
Al Carbon Steak and Coffee House
1ra Calle NEGreat Kabobs
Essentials
La Unión
2 blocks for the house. Its clean and has everything you are looking for in groceries.