León is beloved for its grand cathedral, breathtaking art museum, hopping nightlife and spirited revolutionary air. Just out of the city, more than a dozen volcanic peaks wait to be climbed (or surfed). And the virgin wetlands of the Reserva Natural Isla Juan Venado are not to be missed.
Nicaragua - Leon & Northwestern Nicaragua (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
climb one of the spectacular volcanic peaks of the Maribios chain and sandboard back down again
maps
get away from it all in a beachside cabin at Playa Jiquilillo or Mechapa
transport
take in some street art in mural infested León
restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: León, Pacific Beaches, Volcanoes, San Jacinto, El Sauce, Chinandega, Cosigüina Peninsula, Beaches, Reserva Natural Volcán and Cosigüina