ourism in Nicaragua

Leon

Managua is the capital city of Nicaragua and has a population of around 1.7 million. The city is located at the southwestern shore of the Lake of Managua.

Managua has been the capital of Nicaragua since 1852. It has long held a bad reputation for being unsafe and dirty. This has changed in the last few years and Managua has been rated the safest capital in Central America in surveys by INTERPOL, and the United Nations. There are many nice places to stay, good nightlife, great restaurants and a few tourist attractions to see.

Leon has a rich history and has served as the capital of Nicaragua many times. Leon has an architecturally interesting city center and is full of old cathedrals and colonial houses.

Leon is home to the largest cathedral in Central America built from 1706-1740. This cathedral sits on the eastern side of the central park.

Leon currently has a population of around 400,000 making it the second largest city in Nicaragua. Leon is located 50 miles northwest of Managua and only 11 miles from the Pacific Coast.

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Tourist Attractions in Leon

Poneloya and Las Penitas Beach
The Pacific Beach towns of Poneloya and Las Penitas are located about 20 minutes from the center of Leon. These are great places to spend the day or a few days of relaxation. There are great real estate opportunities on the beaches in northern Nicaragua.

Hot Springs of San Jacinto
These hot springs are a short ride from the city of Leon. The bubbling mud pits are located in the town of San Jacinto. This is also a jumping off point to climb the Volcano Telica.

Cerro Negro Volcano
This is Leon’s most famous volcano. It is now possible to sled down the volcano at breakneck speeds. Cerro Negro has dumped tons of ash on Leon in the past and it continues to be an active volcano.

Leon Viejo city
The old city of Leon was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 2000. The ruins of the abandoned city have been excavated and it is an interesting piece of history to visit.

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Bars, discos and restaurants in Leon:

El Convento - A beautiful old colonial convent that was made into a hotel. It sits three blocks west of the central park. Across the street is an art museum with an extensive collection of Latin American and European Art.

La Posada del Doctor

Los Balcones

El Taquezal

Lobito Bar

Cana Brava

Sesteo

Dilectus discoteque

Bohemios

Don Senor

Solera