What to do and see in Leon, Leon Department: The Best Nature & Parks

July 2, 2021 Darleen Reid

Discover the best top things to do in Leon, Nicaragua including Momotombo, Cerro Negro Volcano, Telica Volcano, Playa Poneloya, Playa Las Penitas, Parque Central de Leon, Parque Heroes y Martires, Parque de los Poetas, Botanical Garden Ambiental.
Restaurants in Leon

1. Momotombo

Lago de Managua, Leon Nicaragua
Excellent
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Momotombo

2. Cerro Negro Volcano

Northeast Of Leon 25 km, Leon Nicaragua +505 2552 8723
Excellent
74%
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20%
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5%
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4.5 based on 1,141 reviews

Cerro Negro Volcano

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!

3. Telica Volcano

Leon Nicaragua
Excellent
76%
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4.5 based on 180 reviews

Telica Volcano

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!

4. Playa Poneloya

A 20 Kms de La Ciudad de Leon, Leon Nicaragua +505 2311 0321 http://www.nicalesterguide.com
Excellent
33%
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40%
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18%
Poor
6%
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3%
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4.0 based on 109 reviews

Playa Poneloya

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.

5. Playa Las Penitas

Leon Nicaragua +505 8875 0080 http://www.elcardhudelmar.com
Excellent
42%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
3%
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1%
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4.0 based on 518 reviews

Playa Las Penitas

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.

6. Parque Central de Leon

Jose de Marcoleta, Leon Nicaragua http://www.facebook.com/pages/Parque-Central-de-Le%C3%B3n/349258899160877
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3.0 based on 1 reviews

Parque Central de Leon

7. Parque Heroes y Martires

Esquina Nor-Este del Parque Central, Calle de Ruben Dario, Leon Nicaragua
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3.0 based on 1 reviews

Parque Heroes y Martires

8. Parque de los Poetas

Calle Ruben Dario, Leon Nicaragua
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3.0 based on 1 reviews

Parque de los Poetas

9. Botanical Garden Ambiental

Leon Nicaragua +505 2311 4012 [email protected] https://jba.unanleon.edu.ni/
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2.0 based on 1 reviews

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