XTS Rating: 7- Leon is a great backpacker destination. You can really get a true taste of Nicaraguan life without Western culture clouting the mood. It’s also a safe, cheap and liberal city that’s accommodating to travelers passing through. It’s definitely worth checking out after spending a few days on the beach in San Juan del Sur.
Leon can get boring quick. You can see the entire city in one day. Afterwards, take a lead from current President/former Sandinista leader Daniel Ortega and leave quick with the intentions of returning in the future.

