Having the main touristic focus on Granada, one
would almost forget the city of León. Without any
reason, actually, because León is a culturalhistorical
attraction that is definitely worth a visit.
Besides that, the direct surroundings offer plenty
of interesting opportunities for day touring.
The fact that León is not so well‐known to the
general public has its advantages: it is in a way
more authentic than Granada and you will
connect more easily with locals. The Leonese
ambiance is quiet and gentle, and with some of
the main universities of the country, there is
always something to do at night: parties, live
music, folcloristic performances, etcetera.
A city tour is a great way to get to know the city
and its history and also to taste the local
atmosphere.
The nearby beaches of Poneloya and Las Peñitas
offer plenty of opportunities to relax, surf, swim
or just enjoy the view in a hammock. The long
Pacific coastline of the region offers white‐ and
black‐sand beaches, mangrove habitat, and
kilometers of bird‐filled estuaries.
Another great attraction of the area is the
massive chain of active and dormant volcanoes
that stretches northwest from the ‘little
Momotombo volcano’ in Lake Xolotlán to the
Cosiguïna volcano bordering the Gulf of Fonseca
(border Honduras/El Salvador).
A tour to the most active and one of the youngest
volcanoes of Nicaragua, the Cerro Negro, is
certainly a ‘must‐do’. The volcano, covered with
black volcanic debris, is quite easy to climb, and it
is a marvelous experience: in a ski‐like manner
you will descend the steep slope. If you are in for
even a little more adventure, you can go ash
boarding down the slopes of the Cerro Negro.
Enjoy León!
would almost forget the city of León. Without any
reason, actually, because León is a culturalhistorical
attraction that is definitely worth a visit.
Besides that, the direct surroundings offer plenty
of interesting opportunities for day touring.
The fact that León is not so well‐known to the
general public has its advantages: it is in a way
more authentic than Granada and you will
connect more easily with locals. The Leonese
ambiance is quiet and gentle, and with some of
the main universities of the country, there is
always something to do at night: parties, live
music, folcloristic performances, etcetera.
A city tour is a great way to get to know the city
and its history and also to taste the local
atmosphere.
The nearby beaches of Poneloya and Las Peñitas
offer plenty of opportunities to relax, surf, swim
or just enjoy the view in a hammock. The long
Pacific coastline of the region offers white‐ and
black‐sand beaches, mangrove habitat, and
kilometers of bird‐filled estuaries.
Another great attraction of the area is the
massive chain of active and dormant volcanoes
that stretches northwest from the ‘little
Momotombo volcano’ in Lake Xolotlán to the
Cosiguïna volcano bordering the Gulf of Fonseca
(border Honduras/El Salvador).
A tour to the most active and one of the youngest
volcanoes of Nicaragua, the Cerro Negro, is
certainly a ‘must‐do’. The volcano, covered with
black volcanic debris, is quite easy to climb, and it
is a marvelous experience: in a ski‐like manner
you will descend the steep slope. If you are in for
even a little more adventure, you can go ash
boarding down the slopes of the Cerro Negro.
Enjoy León!
