Vía Vía

León


The Vía Vía chain of hostels, which stretches from Kathmandu to Buenos Aires, consistently comes up with the goods. This is no exception, offering beautiful, colonial-style rooms with great bathrooms, and spacious six-bed dorms with their own bathrooms. The patio area is lush and there’s a cavernous cafe-bar area out front.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby León attractions

1. Museo Entomológico

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For a truly comprehensive collection of creepy crawlies, butterflies, scorpions and other critters from all over Central America, drop into this private…

2. Iglesia de la Recolección

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Three blocks north of the cathedral, the 1786 Iglesia de la Recolección is considered the city’s most beautiful church, a Mexican-style baroque confection…

3. Iglesia El Calvario

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A hodgepodge of neoclassical and baroque styles, the richly hued El Calvario dates from the 18th century. It's notable, among other attributes, for the…

4. Catedral de León

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Officially known as the Basílica de la Asunción, León’s cathedral is the largest in Central America, its expansive design famously (and perhaps…

5. UCAN

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Pricey private school worth checking out for a look into León's university scene.

6. Mausoleo de los Héroes y Mártires

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A monument to the local heroes, the eternal flame of the Mausoleum of Heroes & Martyrs rests within a small plaza just north of the Parque Central,…

7. Iglesia San Juan Bautista

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This 17th-century neoclassical church was rebuilt more than once and boasts an impressive bell tower.

8. Iglesia de la Merced

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Home to León’s patron saint, la Virgen de la Merced, this is considered the city’s second-most-important church. After Volcán Momotombo erupted and forced…