León Viejo

The original site of León on the western shore of Lake Xolotlán at the foot of the Momotombo volcano, until the city was moved in 1610. Not available elsewhere, this UNESCO World Heritage site shows the ruins and layout of an early colonial city, with the Calle Real leading up to the Plaza, the Cathedral, other churches, and residencies of its leading citizens. There is also has a small museum about the indigenous population.

• museum
• outdoors
• history
• family

Getting there

55 km east of León, in Puerto Momotombo

Hours

Tue-Sun 08:00-17:00

Price

C$50 natives, C$365 foreigners, which includes an excellent guided tour, less for children

Website

visitleon.info (opens in a new tab)