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Leon Things to See and Do

Leon could well be called the city of a thousand murals, and these colorful and invariably political expressions are a good thing to look out for while you wander the city. Some of the best ones are located around the Park of Heroes and Martyrs, and along the basketball courts between Parque Central and Iglesia la Merced, but the city is covered with them.

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Michael Karanicolas is a writer, traveler, photographer, and roving buccaneer. His legendary exploits include running with the bulls in Pamplona,...

Volcán Cerro Negro

At a mere 150 years old, Cerro Negro is the youngest volcano in Central America. It's also one of the most popular climbs – travelers never forget their first sight of it's cinder-black cone against the rich green of the surrounding hillsides. The Cerro Negro is one of the region's most active...

Types: Climbing
Location: Leon, Nicaragua

Catedral de Leon

This massive edifice is Central America's biggest cathedral, and is one of the highlights of a visit to Leon. From the outside it appears as just another great church, but the towering marble columns of the interior are enough to leave a visitor breathless. A stunning display of...

Types: Historical Building
Location: Leon, Nicaragua

Volcanoes

Nicaragua is famous for its volcanoes, and León is an excellent base from which to explore some of the best. Of course, Nicaragua's small size means the same volcanoes are accessible from just about anywhere, and tour operators in Granada (among...

Types: Other Activity
Location: Leon, Nicaragua

Iglesia Calvario

With its colorful, sculptured facade and immaculately painted interior, this church is second only to Leon's cathedral in terms of beauty and should not be missed. Unfortunately, like many of Leon's churches, it seems to be closed more than it's open (it generally shuts after 10 a.m.). However, if...

Types: Historical Building
Location: Leon, Nicaragua

Iglesia San Juan Bautista de Subtiava

In many ways, this is a typical Central American cathedral. It's spacious, elegant, beautifully designed, and badly in need of restoration. The wooden altar-piece is probably the church's most impressive aspect aesthetically, though at time of review the rich carvings were rather tackily decorated...

Types: Historical Building
Location: Barrio Sutiava, Leon, Nicaragua

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