Itinerarios de León: Rutas para todos los gustos
To find out what to do in León, you can search and search, but on the Expedia.mx Blog we give you the best suggestions of the most representative attractions of this city. Find a selection of things to do in León with routes for all tastes. It is simple, we want to make your trip easier and that you really enjoy it if you approach this destination. Keep in mind that these recommendations are adapted to the number of days you have to visit León. To organize yourself well and take advantage of every second of your time, read carefully and choose your itinerary.
- Architecture and religion
- Museums and archeology
- Walks and nature
IF YOU VISIT LEÓN IN 3 DAYS
![Cathedral Basilica de Leon, Mexico. Photo by Cvmontuy (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) or GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html)] , via Wikimedia Commons](/stories/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Expiatorio-Temple-Leon-Guanajuato-Mexico.jpg)
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On your second day we invite you to visit the El Cóporo archaeological zone. This place is considered the most important archaeological site in the state, in which only 5% of the total area has been explored and where you will be able to observe what were once residential and ceremonial parts scattered around the hill. Then, you can visit the City Museum. This museum, considered the first in the city, is dedicated to preserving and disseminating the work of local painters from the 19th century to the present day, including Juan Herrera, Eloísa Jiménez and Lázaro Zambrano.
On your third day in León, you can visit the Cathedral Basilica of León. This cathedral has a beautiful Baroque-style façade and six internal chapels. It is considered the most important architectural work built during the second half of the 19th century and today it functions as the Archdiocese of León. Even the smallest detail of this place is said to be a work of art. Then, you can visit the Casa Diego Rivera Museum. Known for his adventures with Frida Kahlo, Rivera was undoubtedly one of the most recognized Mexican artists dedicated to realistic muralism. In this museum you can enjoy the Marte R. Gómez collection, which consists of 175 works that testify to the great artistic quality of this man.
IF YOU VISIT LEÓN IN 5 DAYS
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It is your fourth day in León and today you can visit the Sierra de Lobos. It is an ideal park for practicing activities such as cycling, hiking and camping. There you can spend the day in contact with nature and observing the 181 species of birds, 34 species of mammals and 39 species of reptiles. It is the ideal place for a camping lunch. Then you can visit the Expiatory Temple. This building of beautiful neo-Gothic architecture was dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Its entrance has an image very similar to that of the Notre-Dame rosette, with the deity surrounded by cherubs and at the main doors you can see bronze images that highlight various episodes of the life and passion of Christ. Also, its red and green granite floor was imported from Brazil and its altar is made with two different types of marble.
It is your fifth day in this beautiful city and today we have a quiet day for you, we invite you to visit the Museum of Art and History. This museum is dedicated to the study of man throughout history. It has rooms for temporary exhibitions, a 1500-seat opera house and rooms for learning, playing, screening and even an auditorium.
IF YOU VISIT LEÓN IN 7 DAYS
![Main Square of León, Mexico. Photo by Lin Mei from Los Angeles, USA [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons](/stories/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Plaza-Principal-Leon-Guanajuato-Mexico.jpg)
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It is your last day in León and we invite you to spend it with a calm day in the Metropolitan Park. This beautiful place, a protected natural area, has more than 337 hectares. There you can visit a dam, ride a boat to observe a submerged hacienda, visit a city for children and even ride a horse.
What have you most enjoyed on your vacation to León ?