Timeline
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Start at Coco Calala, a lush garden spot known for its vegan food and fruit drinks. Order a cold juice to enjoy in the pleasant outdoor seating while the afternoon heat begins to fade. The garden is open until 21:00, so you have plenty of time.
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Environmental Botanical Garden
Head to the Environmental Botanical Garden. The entrance fee includes a guided tour along stone-covered forest paths. Use this hour to walk through the recreated forest types and see the local wildlife. The garden closes at 16:00, so you will finish your tour just as the golden light begins.
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Walk to Parque San Felipe. This park is situated to the ENE of the garden, making it a natural stopping point. As the sun sets toward the WSW, the late afternoon light will filter through the trees, creating a peaceful atmosphere to end your day.
Local tip
The botanical garden requires an entrance fee and offers guided tours. Make sure to arrive with enough time to complete a full loop before it closes at 16:00.
Check before you go
- The Environmental Botanical Garden closes at 16:00. Ensure you enter early enough to enjoy the guided tour.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to León (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).