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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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Eat
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Drink
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Buy
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2 places match

  1. Eat

    Central Market

    Mercado Central

    Large food court with all sorts of great beans and eggs and rice and fried cheese and cheese-stuffed platanos and thick tortillas. Great for breakfast, you can fill up for a dollar or two. You can also buy fresh-made juices, and gaze in awe at the giant blocks of fried cheese. On the street behind the market is Buen Gusto, where you should grab some Pollo Vino on the cheap.

  2. Buy

    Centro de Compras Metropolitano

    A market place for clothes in a fine colonial architectural setting. You can also find suitcases and backpacks here.