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Iglesia San Juan Bautista

León


This 17th-century neoclassical church was rebuilt more than once and boasts an impressive bell tower.


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1. Museo Entomológico

0.14 MILES

For a truly comprehensive collection of creepy crawlies, butterflies, scorpions and other critters from all over Central America, drop into this private…

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2. Iglesia de la Recolección

0.23 MILES

Three blocks north of the cathedral, the 1786 Iglesia de la Recolección is considered the city’s most beautiful church, a Mexican-style baroque confection…

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3. UCAN

0.26 MILES

Pricey private school worth checking out for a look into León's university scene.

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4. Iglesia El Calvario

0.28 MILES

A hodgepodge of neoclassical and baroque styles, the richly hued El Calvario dates from the 18th century. It's notable, among other attributes, for the…

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5. Iglesia de la Merced

0.37 MILES

Home to León’s patron saint, la Virgen de la Merced, this is considered the city’s second-most-important church. After Volcán Momotombo erupted and forced…

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6. Catedral de León

0.38 MILES

Officially known as the Basílica de la Asunción, León’s cathedral is the largest in Central America, its expansive design famously (and perhaps…

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8. UCC

0.39 MILES

This university specializes in architecture and tourism-related degrees.