Teatro José de la Cruz Mena

León has a beautiful theater and concert hall that was inaugurated in 1885, making it the oldest in Nicaragua. In 1904 it was named after José de la Cruz Mena, Nicaragua's most famous composer, who was a native of León until 1907 when he died from leprosy at the age of 33. Outside the building there are statues of Thalia and Melpómene, the Greek muses of comedy and tragedy. The theater only has a few cultural events every month, so take the chance when there is one.

Getting there

from Central Park SW, 1 block west and 1 block south

Website

teatromunicipaljosedelacruzmena.com.ni (opens in a new tab)