Things to do in León
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Las Tejedoras Manuales de León
Pick up an all-cotton, vegetable-dyed tapestry at this women's collective, which makes all manner of woven goods on big wooden looms, some dating from the Spanish colonial era.
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Supermercado Salman
Just west of La Casa de Cultura, Salman is half grocery store, half superstore, with everything you need and lots you don't, plus the cheapest cup of (Presto) coffee in town!
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Universidad Cristiana Autónima de Nicaragua
Pricey private school offers degrees in law, international relations and tourism (oddly enough, one of the most expensive degrees to get at any university in Nicaragua).
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Dilectus
The fanciest spot to see and be seen, this place has expensive drinks, a killer dance floor, mariachi Thursdays and sometimes celebrity DJs and/or live music.
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Iglesia Zaragoza
For something completely different, swing by ultra-Gothic 1884 Iglesia Zaragoza, one of the best spots for film students to stage a vampire flick.
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Panadería El León Dorado
Delivering delicious starches since 1958, this well-known bakery sells great sweet stuff plus sandwiches and other savory goodies as well.
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Latin American Spanish School
In the big yellow house, this new school also offers classes, homestays and field trips, and teachers are willing to come to your hotel.
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Servitour León
Offers city tours, a Cerro Negro/Laguna de Asososca combo day trip and several other tours, usually with a two-person minimum.
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La Unión Supermercado
La Unión is the best supermarket in town. This place has more gringo brands than anywhere else in the Pacific Northwest.
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Libraría Don Quijote
Load up on lefty texts or dog-eared paperbacks (some in English, German and French) at this quaint used bookstore.
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Catedral Roof Tour
If it's clear, take the Cathedral Roof Tour, with a spectacular view of the city and smoking volcanoes beyond.
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Plaza Siglo Nuevo
This strip-mall-style eatery is home to Tip Top, with fast chicken, and Eskimo, with ice cream and burgers.
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Universidad de Ciencias Comerciales
Architecture, engineering and interior design, plus tourism-related degrees.
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Clínica de Terápias Naturales y Orientales
Offers natural remedies, acupuncture, reflex therapy and massage.
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La Casa de la Cultura
La Casa de la Cultura often has folk music and other events.
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Plaza Siglo Nuevo
León's cinema shows mostly big-budget American films.
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Hollywood Pizza
Eat in at Plaza Siglo Nuevo, or have delivered for a fee.
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