Leon, located in the northwestern region of Nicaragua, is one of the most fascinating destinations, full of adventure, rich colonial history, fantastic volcanoes, vibrant modern history, and unique flavored cuisine.

This area contains an important part of the splendid belt of fire including “Cerro Negro”, the youngest cinder cone in Central America, and “Telica”, an interesting reddish top crater volcano. Also the non-crowded beaches of the region of Leon are a great opportunity for enjoying the relaxing ambiance of the Pacific Ocean, tasting delicious local seafood or just be captivated by stunning sunsets. Another fascinating feature of the region of Leon is the natural reserve “Isla Juan Venado”, an eco-system of dry tropical forest and mangroves, providing a vital shelter for crocodiles, sea turtles, crabs, crustaceans, fish, and other unique species of animals.

The strong Spanish influence on this region can be seen on the magnificent colonial and baroque churches in the city of Leon, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cathedral of Leon. Leon is full of narrow streets, courtyard colonial houses, and historical monuments. A meaningful part of the Somoza dynasty and the intensive revolutionary history lived in the 1980’s have been recorded in museums and murals throughout the city.

Leon is also known for passionate manifestations rooted in inherited traditions such as “Easter” where thousands of Catholics crowd the streets in bustling processions or “La Griteria”, a lively celebration to honor the “Virgin Mary”. Of course we cannot forget the traditional appetizing “quesillos”, a homemade tortilla with cheese, cream and boiled onions, can been joyed either in the small villages of “La Paz Centro” or “Nagarote”.