Markets and independent shops in León

11 markets, bookshops, record shops and makers in León.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Buho Books
Small independent bookstore. Has used books in Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Danish and Swedish, and maybe other languages as well.
Open now · closes 5 pm
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Centro de Compras Metropolitano
A market place for clothes in a fine colonial architectural setting. You can also find suitcases and backpacks here.
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El León Dorado
Excellent bakery with Nicaraguan style bread and pastry. Try their traditional 'picos' bread, which is renowned across the country.
Mon-Sat 7:00-18:00
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JBernhard Designs
Designer leather products including shirts, belts, wallets, handbags, backpacks and computer cases. Locally made.
Mon-Sat 9:00-18:00
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La Colonia
Upscale supermarket in a beautiful colonial building. Expensive, but they have some international foods that is hard to find elsewhere. The best wine selection in town. A/C.
Mon-Sun: 7:30-21:00
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La Unión
Centrally located supermarket, owned by Walmart. More expensive than the municipal markets.
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Librería Universitaria
The university book store with a good collection of academic literature.
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Librería y Variedades la Bendición
Small store selling school and office supplies. Friendly personal service.
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Mercado Central
Lots of vegetables, fruits, grains, cooking oil, spices, eggs, meats, and fish, as well as hygiene and cleaning products.
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Pan y Paz French Bakery
Sells European style bread and pastries, good local cheeses and fine wine. Also a café.
Mon-Sat 07:00-20:00
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Marcado La Estación
Larger and somewhat cheaper than the Mercado Central.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to León (CC BY-SA 4.0).