Must-see attractions in León & Northwestern Nicaragua

Iglesia de San Felipe

León

This 17th-century church occupies a whole block on the northern edge of downtown and was constructed to serve the spiritual needs of working-class…

Casa Cultural de Subtiaba

León

Look for the faded mural at the headquarters for area indigenous communities and home to Museo Adiáct.

Capilla San Juan de Dios

León

A Victorian-style chapel around the corner from Rubén Darío's one-time home, with a modernist, neoclassical exterior and appealing interior.

Iglesia El Calvario

León & Northwestern Nicaragua

Features an art deco exterior, a nice bell tower, a simple interior hung with chandeliers and a beautiful blue-and-white tiled ceiling.

Iglesia San Antonio

León & Northwestern Nicaragua

This dramatic facade is painted pastel-yellow; inside, find delightful Easter egg–blue and yellow columns and arches.

Iglesia San Juan Bautista

León

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

UCAN

León

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

UCC

León

This university specializes in architecture and tourism-related degrees.

Puente Martín

León

Spans the river on the southern edge of downtown.

Puente Guadalupe

León

An 1850 bridge spanning Rio Chiquito.