Top León Art & Culture

Hear about 495 years and its evolution from colonial slavery to North American’s intervention, Sandinista revolution, Contra revolution and more...

Walk through León on a comprehensive tour of the historic city's landmarks and attractions. With a small group of 15 people or fewer, spend 3 hours visiting attractions like the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cathedral of León and the local Central Market. Conclude your tour with a beverage at CocinArte.

San Jacinto Mud pods, Let's walk the fumarolic field and see the mud pits of different sizes, depths, and colors. See nature's force in action as the mud bubbles and churns, spitting up geysers of steam in addition to learning with the locals to make the very popular tortillas. Let's enter the spirits of colonial days exploring the ruins of old Leon, one of the oldest Spanish colonial settlements in the Americas so-called "American Pompey" founded by Spanish in 1524 and abandoned in 1610. Learn how indigenous people of the Imabite tribe used to live, their culture and more. Take a short walk in the old Momotombo Port and see Managua lake and the historical Momotombo volcano nearby. Enjoy swimming in the warm water of a gorgeous volcanic crater lagoon "Laguna del Tigre" also known as Asososca Lagoon and enjoy nature. and just before hitting back to Leon let's stop and try our typical dessert "Quesillo" in a small artisan town.

Experience the ruins of Leon Viejo, the former Nicaraguan capital, which was destroyed in the 1500s by the region’s notoriously destructive volcanic activity. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site with a personal guide and see what remains of this once important colonial city. Take in spectacular views of Lake Xolotlan, Momotombo volcano, and its little brother Momotombito and enjoy private transportation to and from the site.

Enjoy the best of Nicaragua's story, culture volcanoes, lakes, beaches, Islands, adventures and more Enjoy the best of Nicaragua in 9 Days. Let's visit the best two colonial cities in the country, Cerro Negro volcano (youngest volcano in Nicaragua) Enjoy the landscapes, volcanoes adventure, lakes, lagoons Islands and more! You will explore and enjoy the culture and history of these two oldest cities of Nicaragua and the best activities these offers. From hiking on an active and young volcano to relax of a private boat tour in the largest lake of Central America. Ometepe Island (fire and water) located in the heart of big lake Nicaragua. San Juan is famous for its half-moon of a beach, one of the best beaches in the area.

Are you looking for something new in the colonial city of Leon? Do not wait any longer and enter the fascinating world of dancing! Learn how to dance salsa, bachata, merengue the proper way with Leoncitos de la Salsa dance school in a colonial-style house. Improve your dance skills with our professional instructors. DANCE AND HAVE FUN! Are you a basic, intermediate or advanced student? Don't worry, you will surely learn something new with us. Have a great time dancing! The important thing is not who dances better but who enjoys more! Eddy Torres.

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. León was once the childhood home of Nicaragua’s most celebrated poet Rubén Darío and is also a place of many gorgeous churches, displaying the finest of colonial architecture. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. What happened to the tragic and twisted love story of La Mocuana and a young Spaniard? This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

It's a tour of 6 interactive stations where you will know the whole production process and history of one of the most awarded rum in the world. We will be accompanied at all times with a guide of the Flor de Caña Tour. Later we will visit The Chorotega Nicarao museum, is one of the most complete in the country, has more than 1200 archaeological pieces, Nicaraguan pre-Columbian art duly certified by the archaeologist Ramiro García Vázquez. The pieces expressed in pottery, lithic and gold transmit pre-Hispanic history from 10,000 a. C 1524 d. C. samples of our national identity.

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Filled with breathtaking colonial architecture, León has 15 unique and beautiful churches, along with its main Cathedral that is mentioned as the largest in Central America. What is Rubén Darío, the most admired and celebrated Nicaraguan poet, often called the ,,Prince of Castilian Letters”? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of León. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

Story, culture, sun, fun and Adventure Let's enter the spirits of colonial days exploring the ruins of old Leon, one of the oldest Spanish colonial settlements in the Americas so-called "American Pompey" founded by Spanish in 1524 and abandoned in 1610. Learn how indigenous people of the Imabite tribe used to live, their culture and more. Enjoy swimming in the warm water of a gorgeous volcanic crater lagoon "Laguna del Tigre" also known as Asososca Lagoon and enjoy nature. and just before hitting back to Leon let's stop and try our typical dessert "Quesillo" in a small artisan town.