Leon City Tour from Managua

Sightseeing  :  Nicaragua  :  Managua  :  Managua  :  City Tours

In the Northwest side of the country is located one of the cities with a historical legacy, León, guarded by the volcanic chain of Marribios. During this tour, you will be able to see the Catedral Metropolitana and Ruins of León, both declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.León is a land of volcanoes, hot weather and interesting neighborhoods. On the route to Leon you will visit Ruins of Leon Viejo which was named a UNESCO world heritage site in 2000. The park is well set up and you will get a guide who will show you around. What you can see at León Viejo are the foundations of the houses, as well as some partially restored important buildings, like the church. You can see the cellar where they were found, as well as a statue of Hernandez de Cordoba holding his remains and other bodies found, beneath the statue.

Leon is one of the most important cities in the country. The center itself is an attractive destination due to its museums, art galleries, colorful colonial architecture, an imposing cathedral, and the facades of its churches. During the tour you will visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, as well as some churches like La Recoleccion and La Merced. You will also visit the Ortiz Gurdian Foundation, the Myths and Legend Museum and the Ruben Dario Museum.