Title: Visit León: Best of León Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in León](https://expedia.ca/Leon-Hotels.d6035415.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in León](https://expedia.ca/Leon-Vacation-Rentals.d6035415.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to León](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Leon.d6035415.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in León](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Leon.d6035415.Travel-Guide-Activities)[León Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Leon.d6035415.Car-Rental-Guide)[León Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Leon.d6035415.Destination-Travel-Guides) # León ## Travel Guide ![León showing a city, night scenes and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035415/1d202a56-5e94-4265-88ed-4adc82dbb543.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![León showing a city, night scenes and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035415/1d202a56-5e94-4265-88ed-4adc82dbb543.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Leon which includes a statue or sculpture and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035415/c6ff60eb-0468-423e-89d0-9676f4d463b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Man at Telica stratovolcano in Nicaragua.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035415/eb381f39-390f-48f9-ab13-326b7f2d0b91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panorama de la Cathédrale de León, Nicaragua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035415/7ade3c8d-c2d6-4293-bf87-eab2ba088347.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit León Things to do #### Learn to surf, see turtles at coastal resorts and find out about the country’s complex past as you discover this fascinating Nicaraguan city. With cultural highlights that rival Nicaragua’s capital, León is a vibrant and bustling city that attracts visitors with its blend of historic architecture, local culture and pristine beaches. León’s center is home to an impressive cathedral and intriguing museums. Head outside the city to experience the country’s picturesque coastline and surf resorts. Visit the [Cathedral of León](https://www.expedia.ca/Cathedral-Of-Leon-Leon.d6111598.Vacation-Attraction), among the largest churches in Central America, to climb to its roof terrace. Stroll barefoot among its domes and sculptures as you enjoy the spectacular view of the city and the volcanoes in the distance. See the San Juan Bautista de Subtiava Church, which is among the oldest churches in the city and serves the local indigenous community. Peruse acclaimed works of art in the Centro de Arte Fundación Ortiz Gurdián. The complex history of León can be discovered in its winding city streets. Look for the buildings that retain bullet holes and other evidence of the battles of the late 20th century between President Somoza and his Sandinista rivals. Traditionally liberal, the city fought for years with the conservatives of Managua in an attempt to become the capital of the country. A little to the west of León is the Pacific Coast and its spectacular sandy beaches. Relax on Las Peñitas Beach until dusk to see the red sun disappear over the horizon. Take part in a game of beach soccer or volleyball with locals or enjoy clambering over the beach’s large rocks. Further south along the coast is the surfing haven of Puerto Sandino. Stay at one of the lodgings and spend a few days learning to surf. Expect high temperatures year-round in most parts of the country. December has slightly cooler temperatures, while April is the hottest month. See nesting turtles in the natural reserves of the coast in October and November, a popular time to visit. León is located just inland of Nicaragua’s northwest coast. Arrive in the country by flying to Managua International Airport and then drive some 60 miles (100 kilometers) to reach León. Local buses operate throughout the country offering an authentic but slow way of traversing the region. - León Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in León ![Hotel La Perla](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11380000/11375100/11375025/d2cede03_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel La Perla From La Merced Church, 1½ Blocks North León Stay at this B&B in León. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions La Perla ... 9/10 Wonderful! (201 reviews) Room was good...however no window. Somewhat noisy at night...due to other guests... undisciplined children...and street noise. Breakfast good...reception and wait staff friendly and helpful. Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=11375025&PinnedHotelID=11375025&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6035415) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=11375025&PinnedHotelID=11375025&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6035415) ![Hotel la Recoleccion](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20860000/20854900/20854851/c9040b9a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel la Recoleccion En frente de la Iglesia la Recoleccion León Leon Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in León. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (143 reviews) Hotel is located walking distance from all attractions . Provides comfortable , clean room with classic style furniture - lobby and corridors decorated with nice art work . Breakfast was adequate to get day started. Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=20854851&PinnedHotelID=20854851&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6035415) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=20854851&PinnedHotelID=20854851&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6035415) ![Aaki Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112180000/112179100/112179014/b7179862_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aaki Hotel Entrada a Las Peñitas, 600 metros al sur León León CA $123 CA $143 total Feb 25 - Feb 26 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in León. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction Las Penitas Beach is located nearby. 8.8/10 Excellent! (37 reviews) Had a great time great host most definitely will be coming back Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=112179014&PinnedHotelID=112179014&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6035415) [See all 129 properties in León](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6035415) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Casa Caballito](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32590000/32581700/32581647/ca6f9cf3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa Caballito bar la olla quemada 15 metros al norte León León Stay at this vacation home in León. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ruben Dario Museum and Fundacion ... 10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews) Attentive staff. They will accommodate your needs to the best of their abilities, in person or remotely. A pleasure to deal with a responsive and comunicative host. The place is clean and includes all items you will need for a comfortable stay. Thanks! Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Leon-Hotels-Casa-Caballito.h32581647.Hotel-Information) ![Your Nicaragua Beachfront Hideaway – 2BR at Playa Tesoro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33654500/33654495/c7776aef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Your Nicaragua Beachfront Hideaway – 2BR at Playa Tesoro Leon Leon Book a stay at this beach vacation home in León. Enjoy a beach locale, patios, and in-room washers/dryers. 8.6/10 Excellent! (8 reviews) Host was awesome! Warning on web about needing a 4 wheel drive would have been nice and that the restaurant was not open any more also! But we still had a great time! Our host Said was very nice and helpful! Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Leon-Hotels-2-Bdrm.h33654495.Hotel-Information) ![cozy lovely white new house 2 minutes to the mall and gas station](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96810000/96803800/96803778/8c4c7d9e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### cozy lovely white new house 2 minutes to the mall and gas station León Leon Stay at this apartment in León. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Los Heroes y Martires Mausoleum and Cathedral of Leon are ... Falsk adress & dubbelbokning Den angivna adressen var fullkomligt fel. Den angivna kontaktinformaionen (telefonnr & mail) var tydligen också fel. Inga som helst svar. När incheckningsinfon kom fanns ingen information om hur man skulle ta sig in i boendet! Och den nu uppgivna adressen var till en bensinststion! När jag efter ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check León hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6035415&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[Feb 7 - Feb 8](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6035415&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6035415&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[Feb 8 - Feb 9](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6035415&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6035415&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6035415&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Granada Cathedral which includes heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111602/879e134d-a7d0-41d8-8336-df0e86c178de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cathedral of Leon Walk among the rooftop domes and statues of this monumental building, one of Central America’s largest churches, featuring an interesting blend of architectural styles. [](https://expedia.ca/Cathedral-Of-Leon-Leon.d6111598.Vacation-Attraction) #### Las Penitas Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Las Penitas Beach during your travels in Las Peñitas? Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's sunsets. [](https://expedia.ca/Las-Penitas-Beach-Leon.d6111600.Vacation-Attraction) #### Iglesia de La Merced Iglesia de La Merced is just one of the places to see in León, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral. [](https://expedia.ca/Iglesia-De-La-Merced-Leon.d553248621532965187.Vacation-Attraction) #### León Central Park Explore the great outdoors at León Central Park, a lovely green space in León. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral. [](https://expedia.ca/Leon-Central-Park-Leon.d553248635709663377.Vacation-Attraction) #### Recoleccion Church 3/5(1 review) Recoleccion Church is just one of the places to see in León, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral. [](https://expedia.ca/Recoleccion-Church-Leon.d553248621532965200.Vacation-Attraction) #### San Juan de Dios Church After visiting San Juan de Dios Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in León. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Juan-De-Dios-Church-Leon.d553248621532965174.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Leon: Colonial City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4811884/2e293a03-f3cf-47e4-adeb-c7da0f710014.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Leon: Colonial City Tour CA $54 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/leon-colonial-city-tour.a4811884.activity-details) ![Leon Colonial City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49839333/de1866e1-83f9-434e-a5d3-f459fd7c451b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Leon Colonial City Tour CA $54 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/leon-colonial-city-tour.a49839333.activity-details) ![On the roof of the Leon, Cathedral](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2105124/22831249-e325-448d-8502-b5fb87afd632.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Leon City Walking Private Tour CA $66 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/leon-city-walking-private-tour.a2105124.activity-details) ![Learn how to dance Salsa with us! Cuban style, Salsa On1 and Salsa On2 ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5075469/5ba9410e-544e-45c6-b8d7-afedf6269e85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Salsa Classes (Cuban style - On1 & On2) CA $42 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-salsa-classes-cuban-style-on1-on2.a5075469.activity-details) ![Nicaraguan Cooking Class with a Local Family at Leon City](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50293957/b863a937-8769-49e4-8c83-ff1c0ac09190.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nicaraguan Cooking Class with a Local Family at Leon City CA $83 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/nicaraguan-cooking-class-with-a-local-family-at-leon-city.a50293957.activity-details) ![Get on your board and get to live the adventure ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2259998/2c72b77a-ff59-46fa-9929-282fcb567839.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Volcano Boarding CA $83 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/volcano-boarding.a2259998.activity-details) [See all activities in León](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Leon.d6035415.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near León ![Sunset in Corinto, Nicaragua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035226/028be263-8223-4920-b8b3-525a5a1210b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Corinto ![Nicaragua showing hiking or walking and mountains as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635592770488/8843e314-49b9-451a-ae4b-0112d87c17a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Larreynaga ### Other places like León - Cities near León - Places of interest [Corinto](https://expedia.ca/Corinto.dx6035226)[Larreynaga](https://expedia.ca/Larreynaga.dx662833416290344960) - [San Juan de Dios Church ](https://expedia.ca/San-Juan-De-Dios-Church-Leon.d553248621532965174.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ruben Dario Park ](https://expedia.ca/Ruben-Dario-Park-Leon.d553248621532965175.Vacation-Attraction) - [Fundacion Ortiz-Gurdian Museum of Art ](https://expedia.ca/Fundacion-Ortiz-Gurdian-Museum-Of-Art-Leon.d553248621532619448.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ruben Dario Museum ](https://expedia.ca/Ruben-Dario-Museum-Leon.d553248621532965180.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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