Metropolitan city, today known as the university city founded in 1524, the city is home to one of the largest and most diverse historical heritages of Nicaragua, with a rich monumental heritage and history, currently protects World Heritage Sites declared by UNESCO.

Apart from being a city full of history, the city has multiple options to enjoy both adventures and heritage that surround it, its main activities are: tours to the Cathedral Basilica of Leon, visit and enjoy the sunrise and sunset on the volcanoes Telica and Cerro Negro where it is sandboarding, visit the ruins of Leon Viejo, tour the city, learn about the history in the museum of the revolution, enjoy the nearby beaches such as Las Peñitas beach and Poneloya beach.