Leon's downtown area has quite a few tour operators, most of which are attached to the major hostels. Via Via and Bigfoot both have in-house agencies to plan your trips around the region. The most popular trips to book are volcano-related expeditions, since these generally require a guide. Prices vary, and some agencies are more open to negotiation than others, so shop around. Leon also has two government-run tourist information offices, which don't handle booking but are useful resources.
Locally owned and operated, Julio Tours specializes in tours of the city but also takes groups up Volcan Cerro Negro, as well as a few other regional destinations. Julio, the owner, speaks fluent English and is an excellent resource for information about the area. If you're looking for a...
Tierra Tour offers just about everything, including trips up every volcano in the area, city tours, flight bookings and bus tickets. The staff are friendly, helpful and speak English. Some trips offered are unique to Tierra Tour, so definitely check out their options. Open 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2...
Benitours is the place to go for long-haul bus tickets. A direct bus to Guatemala City via Choluteca (Honduras) and San Salvador (El Salvador) leaves every day at 6 a.m. They also have daily departures for San Jose, Costa Rica. Both of these should be reserved at least a day in advance. Flight...
Helpful and friendly, though their English is limited. They offer bus schedules, tour and hotel information, as well as historical information about the city and its attractions. Getting this more detailed info might take a bit of prodding however, as well as a good knowledge of Spanish. Still,...
Nicaragua's national tourism center has a branch in Leon, but they do little more than hand out brochures. While they do have some useful info on bus schedules, generally speaking the tourism office next to the Parque Central is more...