Top Things to do in Leon Department
Top 10 Nature & Parks in Leon Department, Leon Department
Discover the best top things to do in Leon Department, Nicaragua including Cerro Negro, Momotombo, Cerro Negro Volcano, Juan Venado Island Nature Reserve, Telica Volcano, Playa Poneloya, Playa Las Penitas, Hervideros de San Jacinto, Playa Salinas Grandes, Parque Central de Leon.
Restaurants in Leon Department
1. Cerro Negro
2. Momotombo
3. Cerro Negro Volcano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,141 reviews
Reviewed By Alfish96
Book the volcano boarding with Quetzaltrekkers - firstly, they donate most of your money to their scholarship scheme for nicaraguan kids, for the same price as other tour companies ($30 inc park entry). secondly, you go an hour earlier than all other tour groups so we didn’t have to wait for others to go down, we were the only ones up there the first time. It’s also a lot cooler. i dont know how big their groups can get, but there were only 5 of us which was perfect. They also offer for you to do it a second time, which is worth the extra hike up!
4. Juan Venado Island Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By carlotatrx - Sant Cugat del Valles, Spain
I kayaked on the water between the island and the mainland. We stopped at the turtle reserve sign, because we knew A new batch was born and they were to release then today at 5. It was a unique experience. However, I feel sad that they leave all the turtles together in a small basket before they free them, because some turtles would exhaust ask their energy and be frazzled when they are put on the sand that they can't walk to the sea.
5. Telica Volcano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 180 reviews
Reviewed By C8338RWmattp
I hiked the volcano solo taking a local bus from Leon terminal heading to San Jacinto. Hop off the bus here and head to the Hervideros de San Jacinto and pay a C70 entry fee for foreign tourists. I used the Maps.Me app which has a trail on it, its pretty easy to follow from here. it took me about 2:45 hiking up, I spent about an hour and a half exploring around the creator and having some lunch and headed back down towards Santa Teresa, it took about 2 hours coming down. The trail this way leads right to a bus stop. I only had to wait 5 minutes to flag down a chicken bus heading back into Leon. Total cost 12c each way for the bus and 70c entry. I heard you have to pay a 100c fee at the top but I was the only person there when I went and didn't see anybody else. Highly recommend this hike, take lots of water!
6. Playa Poneloya
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By PalikaryaX - Bucharest, Romania
I really liked the beach and the restaurants. the food is nice, not too expensive, a cold beer on a hot summer day is just what you need. Also the waves are awesome, great fun for the whole group.
7. Playa Las Penitas
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 518 reviews
Reviewed By Szabin - London, United Kingdom
Nice, clean and quiet beach, a bit windy all the time. Has several hotels and restaurants around. There is a lake close by, worthed to get a trip.
8. Hervideros de San Jacinto
9. Playa Salinas Grandes
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
Playa Salinas Grandes is a less traveled beach due to its rural road getting there, making it a beach with no crowds. It's a great surf spot. On the north side of the beach is the reserve Isla Juan Venado. It has the best mangroves of the reserve making ideal to enjoy by Kayak or SUP and view the wonderful fauna and flora. Eco tours and lodging are available. Great beach to discover!
