Guidebook for León

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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 NE
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Fresh made breads and sweets, great coffee, delicious baguette sandwiches, or a cheese plate and a glass of wine.
The ice cream is to die for, and the ambiance is beautiful.
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Kiss Me
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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-14
Great people watching and perfect spot for an ice cold beer. Try the Frijolitos and the Tostones con queso.
Great food and great ambiance - try the Chancho con Yuca
El Bodegón
50 metros al norte
Great 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!
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Barca de Oro
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Located in Las Penitas, this spot is a go-to for traditional Nica seafood with french flair. Try the seafood soup!
Best place to order a fried fish out at the beach
Hotel Suyapa Beach
Best place to order a fried fish out at the beach
Great spot for a drink or a bite to eat, right on the beach
Restaurante SUA - Grill & Chill
Great spot for a drink or a bite to eat, right on the beach
Go for a midday drink and take advantage of a photo opp!
Hotel El Convento
2 cuadra al Norte 2 cuadras al Oeste
Go for a midday drink and take advantage of a photo opp!
Great vegetarian and vegan cuisine
Coco Calala
3ra Avenida NE
Great vegetarian and vegan cuisine
great authentic Mexican food
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.
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Via Via
2 Av. NE
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If 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
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La Olla Quemada - Bar Cultural
NIC-14
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Live music on Wednesdays and Salsa Dancing on Thursdays

Arts & Culture

Incredible art museum
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Museo de Arte Fundacion Ortiz-Gurdian
Avenida 3 Poniente
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Incredible art museum

Sightseeing

You must take a roof top tour. Great for photos, just bring your sunglasses, its bright on the all white roof!
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Catedral-Basílica de la Asunción de la Santísima Virgen María
Avenida Central Norte
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You must take a roof top tour. Great for photos, just bring your sunglasses, its bright on the all white roof!
Beautiful church 1/2 block east of the house
Plaza Iglesia El Calvario
Plaza Iglesia El Calvario
Beautiful church 1/2 block east of the house

Parks & Nature

A great spot for restaurants and people watching
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Las Peñitas, Nicaragua
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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.
Climb or Sand Board down Volcano Cerro Negro!
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Cerro Negro Volcano
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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-14
This is a good spot for the kiddos, playground and then further back is a little "zoo".

Essentials

just 1/2 block west of the house
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Supermercado La Union
1ra Calle NE
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just 1/2 block west of the house
This is a nicer grocery store that has many international products.
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Supermercado La Colonia
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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.
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New Century Plaza
1ra Calle NE
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less than 1/2 block from the house. Most movies are in english, with spanish subtitles. Animations are in spanish.