Leon, Mexico Things to Do and Attractions
Enjoy a five-hour group excursion to the surrounding mountains of Leon in all-terrain Jeeps. The tour is operated by Ecotourism and Adventures of Mexico, a company that also operates a variety of ecotours, rural tours, team-building tours, equestrian
Enjoy a five-hour group excursion to the surrounding mountains of Leon in all-terrain Jeeps. The tour is operated by Ecotourism and Adventures of Mexico, a company that also operates a variety of ecotours, rural tours, team-building tours, equestrian tours and adventure tours in the surrounding areas of Leon.
Just a half-hour drive from Leon is one of Mexico's most enchanting cities, Guanajuato. Guided tours can be organized through Tourism Group Minero, which offers daily four-hour tours to Guanajuato city departing at 10:30 AM from Guanajuato's
Just a half-hour drive from Leon is one of Mexico's most enchanting cities, Guanajuato. Guided tours can be organized through Tourism Group Minero, which offers daily four-hour tours to Guanajuato city departing at 10:30 AM from Guanajuato's International Airport. The tour includes a stop at Guanajuato's famous Mummy Museum, the Pipila Monument with the best view of the city, the mines, and tours through the city tunnels in the old part of town.
The Tourism Group Minero offers transportation services for large groups.
The 8-hour Leon Shopping and History Tour begins with a visit to the Historic Center of Leon, the Cathedral, the Arms Plaza and the Museum of Sacred Art. At the end of the tour, you can't miss shopping for shoes at the most traditional shops in Leon,
The 8-hour Leon Shopping and History Tour begins with a visit to the Historic Center of Leon, the Cathedral, the Arms Plaza and the Museum of Sacred Art. At the end of the tour, you can't miss shopping for shoes at the most traditional shops in Leon, including the Shoe Plaza, the Leather Plaza, and the shoe market.
Diverlight is a tour company that operates the Leon Shopping and History Tour. Each tour has a maximum capacity of 25 people.
Leon's Historic Center is over four centuries old. Strolling through the streets of the Historic Center, one will see the buildings from the colonial era side-by-side with modern architecture along wide avenues that resemble those of the European
Leon's Historic Center is over four centuries old. Strolling through the streets of the Historic Center, one will see the buildings from the colonial era side-by-side with modern architecture along wide avenues that resemble those of the European continent. There are three main plazas: the Principal Plaza, the seat of the municipal presidency, the Martyrs' Plaza, and the Founders Plaza, with the Fountain of Lions at its center. Around each plaza visitors will discover terraced restaurants, clothing and jewelry shops, and, of course, shoe stores, as well as a number of churches and museums, including the Leon Cathedral and the Sacrum Art Museum.
Located inside the historic Founders Plaza, the House of Culture offers a variety of workshops, including ballet, modern dance, crafts classes, painting, drawing, theater, and more. This 18th-century Baroque-style building has been the home of
Located inside the historic Founders Plaza, the House of Culture offers a variety of workshops, including ballet, modern dance, crafts classes, painting, drawing, theater, and more. This 18th-century Baroque-style building has been the home of several Mexican families, a hotel, a municipal palace, and since 1973 a cultural center that promotes education in the arts. The Diego Rivera House of Culture also hosts cultural and artistic events, and is a perfect venue for galas, banquets and cocktails.
Located in front of the bus terminal at the heart of the city, Leon's Leather Zone is the largest commercial leather and shoe area in the world, with over 4,500 shops spread over 198 acres. Here shoppers will find leather shoes, jackets, belts, bags,
Located in front of the bus terminal at the heart of the city, Leon's Leather Zone is the largest commercial leather and shoe area in the world, with over 4,500 shops spread over 198 acres. Here shoppers will find leather shoes, jackets, belts, bags, briefcases and much more at excellent prices and superior quality. Within this leather zone are the Leon Plaza, the Shoe Plaza, and the Leather Plaza where a wide variety of leather goods are found. The Leather Museum and the art center, Cultural Poliforum are here also.
With 240 different animal species and more than 2,000 animals, the Leon Zoo Park is a great place to spend the afternoon. In 2006, the Zoo began its Zoo Leon Safari tours, guiding guests to see animals as they roam an open plain, giving people a
With 240 different animal species and more than 2,000 animals, the Leon Zoo Park is a great place to spend the afternoon. In 2006, the Zoo began its Zoo Leon Safari tours, guiding guests to see animals as they roam an open plain, giving people a sense of the different species in something closer to natural habitat. The zoo has 8 species that are unique to Mexican zoos, including flying foxes, bears from Kamchatka and warthogs.
This French-style building was inaugurated in 1880 as a beautiful Neoclassical theater, with horseshoe-shaped balconies and an impressive glass dome over the interior courtyard and central fountain. Named after the former governor of the state of
This French-style building was inaugurated in 1880 as a beautiful Neoclassical theater, with horseshoe-shaped balconies and an impressive glass dome over the interior courtyard and central fountain. Named after the former governor of the state of Guanajuato and military general Manuel Doblado, the theater has functioned as a historical, political, and cultural site, as a political office promoting the industrial president, Porfirio Diaz's reelection campaign in 1910, a horse stable for revolutionaries, a cinema, and even a public parking lot. The theater reopened its doors in 1979, remodeled and re-inaugurated as a cultural and artistic forum, with space for up to 1,308 people for all types of cultural events.
Located in an old Hacienda, one of Leon's architectural jewels, and surrounded by scenic gardens, the Argentilia restaurant offers a variety of international and national dishes. The house specialties are the Argentine and Italian food. Prices range
Located in an old Hacienda, one of Leon's architectural jewels, and surrounded by scenic gardens, the Argentilia restaurant offers a variety of international and national dishes. The house specialties are the Argentine and Italian food. Prices range from $200 MX (USD$17) to $400 MX (USD$36). The open-air terrace offers a delightful space for dinner and cocktail event of up to 120 guests, and the wine cavern has a private seating arrangement for a group of 30 people.
The spacious Rincon Gaucho Calzada is a traditional Argentine restaurant, serving quality meats, Spanish sausages, provolone cheese, and empanadas, all accompanied by their delicious Chimichuri sauce. Prices range from $200 MX (USD$17) to $400 MX
The spacious Rincon Gaucho Calzada is a traditional Argentine restaurant, serving quality meats, Spanish sausages, provolone cheese, and empanadas, all accompanied by their delicious Chimichuri sauce. Prices range from $200 MX (USD$17) to $400 MX (USD$36). Inaugurated in 1958 by two soccer players, one from Mexico and the other from Argentina, the Rincon Gaucho Calzada now has two locations in Leon, both located near major hotels and tourist attractions. The restaurant can accommodate private events of up to 110 guests in their restaurant on Prol. Calzada de los Heroes.
For the past 40 years, the Museo Panteon Taurino restaurant has been a favorite of locals and visitors alike. The restaurant's interior resembles that of a bullring, with photos of famous bullfighters all along its walls. Prices range from $100 MX
For the past 40 years, the Museo Panteon Taurino restaurant has been a favorite of locals and visitors alike. The restaurant's interior resembles that of a bullring, with photos of famous bullfighters all along its walls. Prices range from $100 MX (USD$8.75) to $300 MX (USD$25). The menu offers a variety of Mexican and Spanish dishes. There are three locations in Leon, the original is on Heroes de la Independencia street and can host events of up to 150 guests on two floors.
This 832-acre Metropolitan Park surrounds the Palote Dam and lake, the city's largest body of water. The scenic park offers an array of recreational activities for groups and families. Groups can rent bikes, eat at the lakeside restaurants or
This 832-acre Metropolitan Park surrounds the Palote Dam and lake, the city's largest body of water. The scenic park offers an array of recreational activities for groups and families. Groups can rent bikes, eat at the lakeside restaurants or barbecue patios, go on a boat or train ride, and, in November through March, perhaps catch a glimpse of some 36 bird species that migrate from the U.S. and Canada each year. The Metropolitan Park is protected by the National Institute of Ecology to conserve the wildlife that inhabits the park. The park also contains the Children's City, a fun and educational park with an interactive airport for kids, Aerofantasia, as well as a petting zoo. A variety of events are held in the Metropolitan Park, including the Christmas Posada festivities and the annual International Hot Air Balloon Festival during the month of November.
