Leon

Admission: Free

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Cultural Experience, Good Views / Viewpoint, Town / City

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One of the charms of a visit to Nicaragua is exploring the pretty colonial cities. There is a historic rivalry between Granada and Leon, which is one of the reasons Managua (located right between the two) was chosen as the country’s capital city. Rather than play favorites, why not visit both and compare them for yourself?

Leon is roughly 66 miles from Managua, and the second-largest city in Nicaragua. The colonial architecture of Granada is widely regarded as being better preserved, but Leon’s is impressive as well. Leon has long been a center of learning - this has been a university city since the early 1800s - and this walkable city is also known for its numerous churches. A bus trip from Managua will take between one and a half and two hours one-way, so you can make it a (long) day trip or plan to spend a night or two for a more relaxed visit.

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Review by IAN S, March 2013
Doing what: 5-Day Best of Nicaragua Tour: Managua, León and Granada

Overall excellent . Always on time .Good guides.Great things to see.

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Review by LUIS A, USA, October 2012
Doing what: Leon Day Trip from Managua

Martin, the tour guide, was excellent he did an outstanding job in showing us the city and all of the historical places.

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Review by Nancy W, USA, March 2013
Doing what: Leon Day Trip from Managua

Bustling city, slightly different than Granada. It was interesting to visit but relatively long drive to get there for not too much time actually pent there.

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