Guidebook for León
Food Scene
Fresh made breads and sweets, great coffee, delicious baguette sandwiches, or a cheese plate and a glass of wine.
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Pan & Paz - French Bakery
1ra Calle NEFresh made breads and sweets, great coffee, delicious baguette sandwiches, or a cheese plate and a glass of wine.
Kiss Me
The ice cream is to die for, and the ambiance is beautiful.
Pizzeria Antonino
Great Pizza
Great people watching and perfect spot for an ice cold beer. Try the Frijolitos and the Tostones con queso.
Restaurante El Sesteo
NIC-14Great people watching and perfect spot for an ice cold beer. Try the Frijolitos and the Tostones con queso.
El Bodegón
50 metros al norteGreat food and great ambiance - try the Chancho con Yuca
Located in Las Penitas, this spot is a go-to for traditional Nica seafood with french flair. Try the seafood soup!
7 paikallista suosittelee
Barca de Oro
Located in Las Penitas, this spot is a go-to for traditional Nica seafood with french flair. Try the seafood soup!
Hotel Suyapa Beach
Best place to order a fried fish out at the beach
Restaurante SUA - Grill & Chill
Great spot for a drink or a bite to eat, right on the beach
Hotel El Convento
2 cuadra al Norte 2 cuadras al OesteGo for a midday drink and take advantage of a photo opp!
Coco Calala
3ra Avenida NEGreat vegetarian and vegan cuisine
Restaurante La Mexicana
great authentic Mexican food
Drinks & Nightlife
If you want a pick into the local, backpacker and live music scene, this is the place to go on Fri or Sat night.
9 paikallista suosittelee
Via Via
2 Av. NEIf you want a pick into the local, backpacker and live music scene, this is the place to go on Fri or Sat night.
Live music on Wednesdays and Salsa Dancing on Thursdays
14 paikallista suosittelee
La Olla Quemada - Bar Cultural
NIC-14Live music on Wednesdays and Salsa Dancing on Thursdays
Arts & Culture
Museo de Arte Fundacion Ortiz-Gurdian
Avenida 3 PonienteIncredible art museum
Sightseeing
You must take a roof top tour. Great for photos, just bring your sunglasses, its bright on the all white roof!
29 paikallista suosittelee
Neitsyt Marian taivaaseenastumisen katedraali-basilika
Avenida Central NorteYou must take a roof top tour. Great for photos, just bring your sunglasses, its bright on the all white roof!
Plaza Iglesia El Calvario
Plaza Iglesia El CalvarioBeautiful church 1/2 block east of the house
Parks & Nature
Las Peñitas, Nicaragua
A great spot for restaurants and people watching
A bit more mellow than neighboring Las Penitas. Great for a swim and solitude.
Poneloya, Leon, Nicaragua
A bit more mellow than neighboring Las Penitas. Great for a swim and solitude.
Cerro Negro Volcano
Climb or Sand Board down Volcano Cerro Negro!
This is a good spot for the kiddos, playground and then further back is a little "zoo".
Parque Arlen Siú
NIC-14This is a good spot for the kiddos, playground and then further back is a little "zoo".
Essentials
Supermercado La Union
1ra Calle NEjust 1/2 block west of the house
This is a nicer grocery store that has many international products.
8 paikallista suosittelee
Supermercado La Colonia
This is a nicer grocery store that has many international products.
Entertainment & Activities
less than 1/2 block from the house. Most movies are in english, with spanish subtitles. Animations are in spanish.
7 paikallista suosittelee
New Century Plaza
1ra Calle NEless than 1/2 block from the house. Most movies are in english, with spanish subtitles. Animations are in spanish.