Best Things to Do in Leon, Nicaragua, Leon, Nicaragua
Leon has long been considered the political and intellectual centre of Nicaragua. Laying claim to some of the countries most important poets and musicians as well as some of Nicaragua’s most beautiful historical buildings.
As the city of the revolution and one of one of the oldest Spanish colonies on the continent, Leon is hard to beat for interesting history. If you want to get a true appreciation and understanding of Leon, a city tour is a great way to scratch the surface. To understand Leon is to have a greater understanding of Nicaragua. So much of the cities history was pivotal in the shaping of the beautiful country Nicaragua is today.
Being a university city, you will often find guides who are incredibly knowledgeable and very enthusiastic about the future of Nicaragua. A passion for the countries past and more importantly, its future we had seen throughout Nicaragua.
You will find shorter Small group walking tours or more comprehensive City Tours run by local guides. Most of these will cover off on Leons best attractions and include entry fees and transport. Some will offer additional inclusions such as lunch or refreshments. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
As the city of the revolution and one of one of the oldest Spanish colonies on the continent, Leon is hard to beat for interesting history. If you want to get a true appreciation and understanding of Leon, a city tour is a great way to scratch the surface. To understand Leon is to have a greater understanding of Nicaragua. So much of the cities history was pivotal in the shaping of the beautiful country Nicaragua is today.
Being a university city, you will often find guides who are incredibly knowledgeable and very enthusiastic about the future of Nicaragua. A passion for the countries past and more importantly, its future we had seen throughout Nicaragua.
You will find shorter Small group walking tours or more comprehensive City Tours run by local guides. Most of these will cover off on Leons best attractions and include entry fees and transport. Some will offer additional inclusions such as lunch or refreshments. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Best Things to Do in Leon, Nicaragua
Guide Location: Nicaragua » Leon
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Quinn Cosgrave
Read it on Author's Website: http://www.vagrantsoftheworld.com/one-day-in-leon-nicaragua/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Nicaragua » Leon
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Quinn Cosgrave
Read it on Author's Website: http://www.vagrantsoftheworld.com/one-day-in-leon-nicaragua/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Cathedral of Leon
- Museum of the Revolution
- San Juan Bautista Sutiava
- Las Penitas
- Poneloya
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