León México
Travel Guide to the Beautiful City
León is a city of history, culture, and leather in the heart of Mexico, known simply as León de Los Aldama, it is a Mexican city, capital of the municipality, located in the state of Guanajuato. Officially Municipio Libre de León, it is one of the 46 municipalities in which the Mexican state of Guanajuato is divided, it is by population the largest in the state and its capital.
Things to do in León
1.- Explora
Explora is an innovation, scientific discovery Museum, when you search for the absolute best attractions in León it leads you to the Explora Science Center it’s not just located inside of its doors, many of the exhibits take place outdoors, especially during periods of the year easily conducive to outdoor exhibitions.
(10:00am- 7:00pm, closed on Monday)
2.- Altacia
Altacia Shopping Center is a relatively new, large, semi-enclosed, two-level, regional fashion mall with a large Liverpool department store, along more than the usual number of restaurants and a cinema multiplex it’s a great entertainment, this is a good place where one can spend a pleasant afternoon. It’s located at Boulevard Aeropuerto in Cerrito de Jerez.
(11am- 9pm)
3.- Zona Piel
Zona Piel is a wonderful experience shoes, boots, leather products, bags, belts, jackets, skirts, pants, etc., etc. everything you can imagine made of leather and at affordable prices. Go shopping and enjoy strolling through its streets full of shops that will make your shopping an unforgettable experience. It’s located near the bus station.
(Monday 10am-4pm, Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 6:30pm Sunday Closed)
4.- Theater del Bicentenario
The Bicentenario theater is a performing arts theater where we can enjoy ballet, contemporary dance, concerts, theater, circus arts and opera. It’s located close to the Calzada de los Heroes.
(Sunday- Monday Closed, Tuesday – Saturday 10am-7pm)
5.- Templo Expiatorio
Templo Expiatorio del Sagrado Corazon, the architecture of the Expiatory Temple is a wonderful church. It is neo-Gothic in style. It’s a very beautiful church that you’re going to be amazed at when you walk in. It’s located on the streets of Madero.
(7am-8pm Mon-Sun)
Top Restaurants to Eat
1.- Rockstar Burguer
It’s an American food bar, like Hamburgers, salads, wings etc.… on Fridays and Saturdays they’ll play live music at 8-11pm. You’ll enjoy every juicy bite of that hamburger that you never notice that you already finished it.
Open at (10am- 10pm Mon-Sun)
2.- Sushi Combo
This is a Japanese and Korean restaurant, the food is very delicious and you’ll get to taste interesting flavors while listening to K-pop music in the background to set the mood.
(They open at 11: 30am to 8:40pm)
3.- Nanami
It’s a Japanese cuisine where you can find fine grill, sushi, and sake. The fish is so fresh and delicious that it melts in your mouth when taking the first bite is a highly recommended restaurant.
(1pm, -9pm Mon- Sun)
4.- La Esquina Ruda
It’s a Burger Fast food restaurant with very juicy flavorful burgers with different ingredients from Mexico like Chile relleno, chorizo and flor de calabaza you be amazed how amazing the burgers are.
(2pm-10pm Mon-Sun)
5.- El Braserio
The restaurant is an international cuisine with a nice rooftop ambiance with a casual European Mexican style to accompany it with a glass of wine to set the mood.
(Mon, Tus, Fri, Sat 1pm-12am, Sun 1-9pm, Wed 1-5pm Thru 1-3pm)
6.- Antojo Premium
It’s a traditional Mexican restaurant with excellent variety of great choices to taste, delicious food and very good service, good place for breakfast, lunch, and dinner you be very satisfied eating there.
Open (Mon- Sat 8:30-10pm, Tuesday closed and Sunday 8:30am-10:30pm)
Top coffee shop/ Brunch
1.- Coffee Break
Is a coffee shop with delicious desserts, sandwiches, and crapes for you to enjoy with a cup of coffee, tea, or frappe of your choice, you can also be part of the reward program, every purchase, gives you points for you to get a free beverage or a discount on your meals.
(8am-10pm)
2.- Broga Café
It’s a coffee shop with great beverages that you can try, rather it’s a latte, Frappe, tea or tizana, or even a latte that is served in an edible cup, you will appreciate the enjoyable ambiance and lovely decor.
(7am-9pm and Sundays are closed)
3.- Las Moras Café
Las Moras is a coffee shop with delicious Mexican breakfast that you will enjoy with a cup of coffee in the morning you’ll enjoy every bite of it with a delightful ambiance surrounding you with music and the smell that will make you what to crave for food and finish with a delicious dessert. You be satisfied that you what to come back again.
(Tus-Sat 8:30am – 10pm and Sunday 8:30am-1pm Mon closed)
4.- Kikkafe
The Food is inspired by dishes from around the world with a Mexican twist the cuisine is 100% natural, homemade with Love. with high-quality ingredients, the food is rich and healthy, the beverages are made with natural flavors. You’ll be leaving satisfied and happy.
(Tus-Sat 8:30-4:30pm and Sun 8:30-2pm and Mon is Closed)
5.- La Coffeeteria Bistro
This coffee shop is very delicious and the fun thing about this shop is you can customize your latte. It’s a delicious place for lunch with your friends and family to try the baguettes, sandwiches, and burgers with Mexican flavors.
(Mon-Sat 8am-10:30pm – Sun 9am-3:30pm)
6.- Pizza Factory
This is a restaurant that I highly recommend where there is super delicious Mexican breakfasts in the morning and delicious pizza and American fast food for dinner in the evening.
(Mon-Sun 8am-9pm)
Leon Guanajuato, a beautiful city where modernism and the colonial presence located in the center of the city make a unique contrast, Leon Guanajuato stands out for its leather products as well as the parties and events held either outdoors in various parts of the city. as in its museums or theaters. A destination that is enjoyed from the first moment.