Nicaragua - leon Part 1
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Nicaragua - leon
León is one of the oldest cities in Nicaragua.
León is named after León, Spain. After independence, the elites of León and Granada struggled over which city would be the capital. León was dominated by the liberals and Granada by the conservatives. The fighting ended when Managua became the capital.
After Granada, which is better preserved, León has the best colonial architecture in Nicaragua. It is a university town that stubbornly remains somewhat pro-Sandinista. During the 1979 revolution, the Sandinistas took over León in violent street by street fighting. Somoza then had the city bombed, an unforgivable move considering he was bombing his own people. The National Guard took León back over, again in street by street fighting, but this time less intense since the Sandinistas melted away. Finally, the Sandinistas took León back over and held it until the Somoza government fell. You can still see bullet marks on some buildings. Also, there is a shell of a church on the road out of town that was destroyed during the bombing. Across the street from this church is the Museo de las Mytos y Leyendas Tradiciones (Museum of Myths and Legends), which prominently displays a statute of a Sandinista guerrilla holding a handmade bomb. Some sarcastically call it the Museo de las Traiciones (Museum of the Treasons) as a reference to how the Sandinista rank and file has been cheated by Daniel Ortega and the rest of the Sandinista elite.
León used to be the hub of cotton growing but that has declined. The economy is relatively depressed. Tourists are typically not a large, visible presence in León, though it is popular among backpackers and as of late, tour groups. (In comparison to Granada, there are fewer tourists) León still is a university town, filled with students. Backpackers, volunteers and other extranjeros usually meld with local students.León has more colonial churches and cathedrals per capita than any other place in Nicaragua. If you are still on the church tour, there are thirteen to check out in town.
León Cathedral - this is the biggest cathedral in Central America. The story goes that the construction plans sent back to Spain for approval showed smaller dimensions, because they were afraid the Church wouldn't approve such a large cathedral, although this story has been debunked. The cathedral is also the final resting place of Ruben Dario, as well as many other notable Nicaraguans. You can pay a small fee to climb the stairs up to the roof, where you can get a nice view of all of León's churches and the surrounding volcanoes, and you can go into the cellars beneath the cathedral. On the roof you can see close up the giant sculptures holding up the cathedral bells, just don't ring them.
Iglesia de San Juan Bautista de Subtiava - one of the oldest colonial churches in Leon, the church has served a traditionally indigenous community. The rustic wood interior is a pleasant deviance from the often ornate styles that are more typical of the period.
Fundacion Ortiz - is an artistic treasure trove. It has a collection of European masters and a stunning collection of Latin American art.
Centro de Arte Fundación Ortiz Gurdián, This privately supported centre is perhaps the finest art museum in Nicaragua. Showcases both international and Central American artists of various periods and media.
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Leon is a must stop city for anyone traveling Nicaragua!!! The city had a lot of historical importance, beautiful buildings and amazing food! The number one thing to do while visiting though...VOLCANO BOARDING! There are only TWO places in the entire world you can do this, which makes it an extra special experience.
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Nicaragua, Leon, Walking Tour (Caminando), Part1
Recorded: 2016.09.12. Walking from Hotel Austria Restaurante to the Central Park where the City’s main cathedral, Catedral de Leon, is located. Pedro Gomez, guide and driver, can be reached for transportation services in Nicaragua: +505-8392-1490.
Grabado: 2016.09.12. Caminando en los alrededores del Hotel Austria Restaurante y luego nos dirigimos hacia el Parque Central donde se encuentra La Catedral de Leon. Pedro Gomez, nuestro guia en Nicaragua, te puede llevar a estos bellos lugares. Llamalo al +505-8392-1490.
León, Nicaragua
León (Spanish pronunciation: [leˈon]) is the second largest city in Nicaragua, after Managua. Founded by the Spanish as Santiago de los Caballeros de León, it is the capital and largest city of León Department. As of 2020, the municipality of León has an estimated population of 211,278.[1]
León is located along the Río Chiquito (Chiquito River), some 90 kilometres (56 miles) northwest of Managua, and some 18 km (11 miles) east of the Pacific Ocean coast. León has long been the political and intellectual center of the nation and its National Autonomous University of Nicaragua (UNAN) was founded in 1813, making it the second oldest university in Central America. León is also an important industrial, agricultural, and commercial center for Nicaragua, exporting sugar cane, cattle, peanut, plantain, and sorghum. The city has been home to many of Nicaragua's most noteworthy poets including Rubén Darío, Alfonso Cortés and Salomón de la Selva.
walking in Leon Nicaragua part 1
Here is my arrival after checking into The Bigfoot Hostel, a nice but very loud party hostel. I took the 2 hour microbus from Matagalpa's Cotran Sur bus terminal.
Nicaragua, Leon, Walking Tour (Caminando), Part1
Recorded: 2016 09 11. We to explore the city of Leon on a walking tour. Short trip due to rain. The next day we continued our exploration. Pedro Gomez, guide and driver, can be reached for transportation services in Nicaragua: +505-8392-1490.
Grabado: 2016 09 11. Logramos explorar un poquito de esta bella ciudad debido a la lluvia . El dia siguiente exploramos un poco mas. Pedro Gomez, nuestro guia en Nicaragua, te puede llevar a estos bellos lugares. Llamalo al +505-8392-1490.
Experience the BEST of NICARAGUA! Leon, Ometepe, & Granada Budget Travel VLOG
In this video, we're going to show you the BEST of Nicaragua, from Leon, an ancient colonial city, to Ometepe, a hippie paradise, to Granada, the beautiful royal city. We'll show you the best places to stay, the best restaurants and more!
If you're looking for a budget travel adventure, then check out this video! We'll take you on a journey to some of the most beautiful and exotic places in Nicaragua, with plenty of laughs and kind people along the way. If you're looking to explore some of the most stunning wildlife on earth, then Nicaragua is the perfect place for you!
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7:11 Cathedral of Leon
8:45 Sua Restaurant
9:16 Bus to Granada
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12:00 Downtown Granada
12:46 Zipline, Las Isletas, Masaya Volcano
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16:24 Ojo de Agua
19:22 Punta Jesus Maria Sunset
20:19 San Ramon Waterfall Ometepe
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Nicaragua, Leon, Leon Viejo Museum (Museo), Part 1
Recorded: 2016 09 11. Walking tour of Leon Viejo Museum. Pedro Gomez, guide and driver, can be reached for transportation services in Nicaragua: +505-8392-1490. This video is part of our driving tour through Granada, Managua, Leon.
Grabado: 2016 09 11. Caminata por el Museo de Leon Viejo. Pedro Gomez, nuestro guia en Nicaragua, te puede llevar a ese bello lugar. Llamalo al +505-8392-1490. Este video es parte del tour en carro atraves de Granada, Managua, Leon.
Visita del Leon - Visit of Leon 1/2 (Nicaragua)
La ciudad de Santiago de los Caballeros de León o como más comúnmente se la conoce León. Es un municipio y cabecera departamental del departamento de León en Nicaragua, América Central.
Tiene 163.000 hab. (2003) y está ubicada en 12º 43' Lat N y 86º 89' Long oeste, distando 70 km de Managua y 15 km de la costa del océano Pacífico. El río Chiquito atraviesa su núcleo urbano.
Aunque con menos población que Managua, León ha sido la sede intelectual de la nación, con una universidad fundada en 1813. León es también un importante centro industrial y de comercio de Nicaragua. Hasta el nombramiento de Managua como capital de Nicaragua, León rivalizó con Granada para dicha representatividad.
El patrimonio monumental de León es rico. Tanto en monumentos como en lugares naturales. atendiendo a los monumentos destacan los siguientes:
▪ Basilica Catedral de la Asunción de León, típica construcción barroca colonial fue construida entre 1747 y 1814 desde el lado este donde está el Patio del Príncipe y el presbiterio hasta la fachada y las dos torres, de estilo neoclásico, que se hicieron de último en el lado oeste. Debido a al grosor de sus muros de ladrillo y piedra cantera, de más de 1 metro de espesor, ha soportado temblores, erupciones volcánicas del Cerro Negro y guerras; su azotea con cúpulas de estilo barroco parece un cas tillo feudal. En 1824 fueron colocados varios cañones en su azotea durante el sitio de la ciudad por fuerzas conservadoras y en la insurrección de 1979 contra el dictador Anastasio Somoza Debayle los guerrilleros del FSLN emplazaron armas allí mismo, pues León sufrió bombardeos por parte de ambos bandos. Es una de las mayores de Centroamérica. Fue la primera sede episcopal de Nicaragua, desde 1531, por lo que es una de las diócesis más antiguas de América. En ella se halla la tumba del poeta Rubén Darío padre del modernismo y considerado príncipe de las letras castellanas. En sus criptas, diseñadas para soportar los sismos, están enterrados algunos personajes ilustres de la nación como los poetas Salomón de la Selva y Alfonso Cortés; el prócer Miguel Larreynaga y el músico José de la Cruz Menay hay una serie de túneles que unen a este templo con otras iglesias de León.
▪ Iglesia de Sutiava,
▪ Iglesia de San Francisco
▪ Iglesia La Recolección,
▪ Iglesia La Merced,
▪ Ruinas de la Iglesia San Sebastián,
▪ Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe,
▪ Iglesia de Zaragoza,
▪ Iglesia San Felipe,
▪ Iglesia Ermita de San Pedro,
▪ Iglesia San Nicolás de Tolentino del Laborío,
▪ Capilla de la Asunción,
▪ Hotel Esfinge,
▪ Colegio San Ramón,
▪ Palacio Municipal,(wikipedia)
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But that's not all! Nicaragua is also known for its rich cultural heritage, with traditional festivals and customs, as well as a variety of local crafts such as pottery, leather goods, and textiles. And you can't leave Nicaragua without trying the delicious local food, including the famous gallo pinto a dish made of rice and beans.
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12/2023 Nashville to Miami then Managua Nicaragua, drive to Leon, dinner & La Gigantona dance.
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Today we make the 3 hour drive from our home in Carbondale, Illinois to Nashville for an early morning flight to Miami and then on to Managua. We stay at the Hilton embassy suites at the Nashville airport where they have a really nice happy hour with free drinks and lots of snacks and then have a lovely dinner at the Ten Restaurant there. We went to bed around midnight only to get up early around 230 in the morning to head over to the airport for our 530 flight. We find a bar that's open for a drink and meet some interesting folks there before boarding our flight to Miami. We eventually arrive in Managua where Judy's Nicaragua flag dress is a huge hit. At the Managua airport we meet up with our wonderful guide Julio and fantastic driver Jaime from Wild Frontiers who arranged the trip. We drive two and a half hours from Managua to Leon and pass by the Hugo Chavez barrio in Managua. We check in at the beautiful El Convento Hotel which used to be a Catholic nuns convent. We head into town and stop at the San Francisco Church built in 1629 and the Leon Cathedral built in 1747. We grab a coconut sorbet and then have a lovely dinner and enchanted evening at El Sesteo restaurant listening to the thousands of birds roosting in the trees and watching all the local boys doing the traditional dance of the gigantona and the dwarf cabezon. This is a dance performed with a boy inside of a large female doll wearing a colorful long dress designed to represent a tall light skinned rich Spanish woman. There is another dancer with a large dwarf head, el enano cabezon which is designed to represent the local indigenous man who is poor but very intelligent. There is usually one or two boys playing drums and one of the boys tells the story. We visited a street lined with lighted photographs of Sandinista martyrs who died during the revolution of 1979. We then dined alfresco at El Sesteo and were joined at dinner by a stray dog and a boy who we gave our leftovers to. After dinner we headed back to the hotel to get a good night sleep and be ready for our volcano sledding adventure the next day.
Nigaragua- leon Part 2
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Nigaragua- leon
León is one of the oldest cities in Nicaragua.
León is named after León, Spain. After independence, the elites of León and Granada struggled over which city would be the capital. León was dominated by the liberals and Granada by the conservatives. The fighting ended when Managua became the capital.
After Granada, which is better preserved, León has the best colonial architecture in Nicaragua. It is a university town that stubbornly remains somewhat pro-Sandinista. During the 1979 revolution, the Sandinistas took over León in violent street by street fighting. Somoza then had the city bombed, an unforgivable move considering he was bombing his own people. The National Guard took León back over, again in street by street fighting, but this time less intense since the Sandinistas melted away. Finally, the Sandinistas took León back over and held it until the Somoza government fell. You can still see bullet marks on some buildings. Also, there is a shell of a church on the road out of town that was destroyed during the bombing. Across the street from this church is the Museo de las Mytos y Leyendas Tradiciones (Museum of Myths and Legends), which prominently displays a statute of a Sandinista guerrilla holding a handmade bomb. Some sarcastically call it the Museo de las Traiciones (Museum of the Treasons) as a reference to how the Sandinista rank and file has been cheated by Daniel Ortega and the rest of the Sandinista elite.
León used to be the hub of cotton growing but that has declined. The economy is relatively depressed. Tourists are typically not a large, visible presence in León, though it is popular among backpackers and as of late, tour groups. (In comparison to Granada, there are fewer tourists) León still is a university town, filled with students. Backpackers, volunteers and other extranjeros usually meld with local students.León has more colonial churches and cathedrals per capita than any other place in Nicaragua. If you are still on the church tour, there are thirteen to check out in town.
León Cathedral - this is the biggest cathedral in Central America. The story goes that the construction plans sent back to Spain for approval showed smaller dimensions, because they were afraid the Church wouldn't approve such a large cathedral, although this story has been debunked. The cathedral is also the final resting place of Ruben Dario, as well as many other notable Nicaraguans. You can pay a small fee to climb the stairs up to the roof, where you can get a nice view of all of León's churches and the surrounding volcanoes, and you can go into the cellars beneath the cathedral. On the roof you can see close up the giant sculptures holding up the cathedral bells, just don't ring them.
Iglesia de San Juan Bautista de Subtiava - one of the oldest colonial churches in Leon, the church has served a traditionally indigenous community. The rustic wood interior is a pleasant deviance from the often ornate styles that are more typical of the period.
Fundacion Ortiz - is an artistic treasure trove. It has a collection of European masters and a stunning collection of Latin American art.
Centro de Arte Fundación Ortiz Gurdián, This privately supported centre is perhaps the finest art museum in Nicaragua. Showcases both international and Central American artists of various periods and media.
Nicaragua Vlog Part 1 | Central America Vlog | Leon | Granada | Vegetarian Backpacker
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I recently went to Nicaragua in Central America. I was super excited for it. It was a list minute plan and I had absolutely no ideas of what to expect in the county and which places to go! I traveled in Nicaragua for a week and this vlog shows my first 2 days there. I visited the cities of Leon and Granada. They are beautiful colonial towns with some amazing architecture featuring cathedrals, churches and bell towers.
Both cities are really close to Managua, the capital city of Nicaragua. You can take a 'chicken bus' (Yes, its called that!) from UCA (main bus stop at Managua) to reach these towns.
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León, Nicaragua, located in the northwest corner of the country, was the first capital of Nicaragua in 1839 during the initial Independence movement. The city had a profound impact not only on the political and intellectual status of Nicaragua but also played a key role during the 19th century revolution and civil wars of the 20th century.
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Nicaragua - Drive from Managua to Leon part 1 of 2 - Canon G7X
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In October, 2015 I drove from Managua to Leon. I wasn't able to video the whole drive due to my limited battery. I was suing a Canon G7X mounted to the windshield.
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