The Best of León, Nicaragua
León, along with Granada is also one of the oldest cities in Nicaragua and all of America. It was founded in 1524 by Francisco Hernández de Córdoba. In 1610 they moved to a new location because of...
View ArticleBest of Nicaraguan Writing – Rubén Darío
Rubén Darío is by far Nicaragua’s most famous and influential writer. He was born on April 26, 1866 and Darío and by the age of three he learned how to read. His childhood was spent in the city of...
View ArticleThe Best of León – Museums
León with all its history and tradition has some great little museums and sites for visitors. These museums can give visitors more insight into the city and the region as a whole. The museums,...
View ArticleBest León Hotels
León just like Granada is one of the oldest cities on the continent but does not get the same attention probably because it is not situated next to Lake Nicaragua and right at the foot of a volcano....
View ArticleBest Beaches in León Nicaragua – Poneloya & Las Peñitas
León has the advantage of being just 20 km (12 miles) from the coast. The nearest beaches are Poneloya and Las Peñitas. These two beaches are among the most popular beach destinations for local...
View ArticleBest Restaurants in León Nicaragua
León, Nicaragua is one of the most important cities in Nicaragua with a lot of foreign visitors traveling through the city. Visitors to the city are often looking for good restaurants to try while...
View ArticleVolcano Surfing in Nicaragua
An attraction gaining popularity in Nicaragua for visitors is volcano surfing down the Cerro Negro Volcano. This volcano is located near León and a great option for thrill seekers. Tours can be...
View ArticleCosiguina Volcano Chinandega Nicaragua
Cosiguina Volcano is located at the very north of the Pacific coastline of Nicaragua. Cosiguina’s biggest eruption was on January 20, 1835 with ashes from the eruption reaching as far as Mexico and...
View ArticleSan Cristóbal Volcano
San Cristóbal Volcano in Chinandega is Nicaragua’s highest active volcano, last small eruption was in 2008. This beautiful cone-shaped volcano is 5,725 feet high (1,745 meters) and has five other...
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