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León

Founded in 1524, León is one of the oldest cities in the Americas. With colonial splendor, it is the intellectual center of Nicaragua, renowned for its university, old churches, fine museums, revolutionary history and student life. It is also the home town of two of the finest poets in the Spanish language, Rubén Darío and Alfonso Cortés. Around León, there are majestic volcanos and beautiful beaches.

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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.