Top Things to Do in Leon - Leon Must-See Attractions
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Cerro Negro Volcano, Cathedral-Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Churches & Cathedrals, Volcanoes. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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- fromper adultS$87
4WD Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)S$113- fromper adult (price varies by group size)S$213
Food & Drinkfromper adult (price varies by group size)S$26
Extreme Sportsfromper adultS$80
Adventure Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)S$222
4WD Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)S$180
Full-day Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)S$273- fromper adultS$1,517
- fromper adult (price varies by group size)S$173
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- Nelson GOhio26 contributionsWe had a great time enjoying the beautiful views! The hike up is fairly easy and takes about +/- 30 minutes. Coming down is much quicker;)Written 30 October 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Aussie_BinturongQueensland, Australia337 contributionsI visited this place with a very good guide named Franklin. He walked around the corner to collect the tickets and then we ascended the stairs. Just to let you know, you are required to remove your shoes to walk around on the roof. The roof is hot so you may wish to have socks.Written 9 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- megoreilly84Palo Alto, CA10 contributionsThis Art center has an amazing art collection. Plus the collection is housed in six old colonial homes.....all beautifully restoredWritten 14 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tricia HBeverly, MA42 contributionsThis is a small beach town. The beach is lovely. A number of surfing outfitters. There are a number of hostels and a few nicer hotels. It is all about going to the beach. There isn't mush else to it and limited eating. But if you like the beach, which we do, it is a nice place to go and relax.Written 2 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Felipe41 contributionsA true intense volcano hike experience.
We took a tour that the hike started at Cristo Rey, which is very convenient for families, since it’s an only 45 min hike to the crater.
It a steep trail, but totally doable for teens and healthy adults.
At the top you stand literally at the edge of the volcano crater… a mind blowing experience.
The only downside of this tour was the road to get to Cristo Rey. It’s a very bumpy road that forces the car to drive really slow… that resulted in a one hour drive one-way.Written 19 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - taboadarodrigoManagua, Nicaragua24 contributionsPoneloya is a beach located only 20km from the colonial city of León. You can enjoy nice views of the ocean and delicious fresh fish. You have to be careful with the waves which can be tough on high tide!Written 14 October 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Starnurse2Crowthorne, UK658 contributionsWe arrived in time to take to the roof without realising just what we were in for. It is made of corrugated iron and is very rusty and not well bolted down. HOWEVER, there was a clear set of arrows to follow and the guide was pointing out all the vantage points that were had during the revolution. When you return to terra firma, there is an interesting section at the beginning of the museum which we should have seen first. The courtyard has some good fresco style paintings of the history of the revolution. The guide spoke very good English and is a veteran of that time (1980's)Written 15 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- maritimeexplorerNova Scotia, Canada4,159 contributionsPeople who know little about history and think that all ruins must be spectacular like Pompeii or the great Mayan cities should not come to Leon Viejo. Although it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site it is not in any way overwhelming, in fact the opposite. The reason its famous is because it does preserve the best ruins of a Spanish colonial city from the 16th century after it was abandoned in 1610 and then covered by layers of ash from nearby Momotombo volcano. Unlike Pompeii very little of Leon Viejo has been excavated and much of what you see is just the outlines of the buildings, not complete reconstructions.
However, if you use your imagination you can picture what life was like here almost 500 years ago. There is an excellent model of what the place looked like before it was abandoned. Chances are you might be the only people on the site which is quiet and sees very few visitors. For birders it is a great place to find some of the more spectacular Nicaraguan species like mot mots and trogons.
The views of Momotombo from atop the old citadel are also worth coming here to see as well as the monument to the Indigenous people.
So expect to be disappointed at first, but the more time you spend here the better you'll like it.Written 19 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - The Wandering ReviewerMelbourne, Australia12,190 contributionsThere is so much to say about this place, and although I loved the artwork and appreciated the mosaics, the sounds from one room of torture, suffering and pain were a little too much for me.
I didn’t visit “the killing fields” either because I felt it was too disrespectful for those who died. Felt a little the same here. Although I appreciate that the curators are trying to educate people on the atrocities of war.
I’m grateful I was allowed to explored and given a sheet in English that explained some of the works.
It is worth visiting and spending time appreciating the craftsmanship of all the pieces around the museum.Written 23 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - sonu z1 contributionGreat to see volcano very nice and incredible place very unique but need some more work on the base.so.people can easily walk all the way up...Written 18 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tricia HBeverly, MA42 contributionsA small museum (30 minute visit). Interesting for anyone interested in poets, Dario, or Nicaraguan history. We learned a lot about Dario we had never read anywhere else. Very interesting.Written 2 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Aussie_BinturongQueensland, Australia337 contributionsIt's a really beautiful church to look at and it's very much embedded into Leon's history. If you go with a guide you will learn more.Written 9 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
