Ermita San Pedro

Built between 1698 and 1710, this is th second largest churches in León, serving a traditionally indigenous community in Sutiava. The rustic wood interior is a pleasant deviance from the often ornate styles that are typical of most León churches.

Ruins of the first church in León, built in the first half of the 16th century in the old indigenous community of Sutiava. After the relocation of León in 1610, it served as Nicaragua's cathedral until 1622. At the end of the 17th century it had become too small for the growing indigenous population, and new much larger church was built two blocks to the east. The church was destroyed in 1835 due to the eruption of Volcán Cosigüina, and it was never rebuilt. The ruins now serve as a quite and beautiful archeological site.

With its ashlar masonry the church has an almost medieval look, but it is one of the newer churches, built in 1934.

Dedicated to San Nicolás de Tolentino, this is one of the oldest churches in León, built in 1618. It has many beautiful statues of different saints.

The beautiful colonial childhood home of writer and poet Rubén Darío, founder of the modernismo movement in Spanish literature. The exibit includes family furniture and historical books. His most famous book, Azul, is a collection of short stories and poems.

The playground for children closest to the city center.