Museum of Traditions and Legends

The Museum of Traditions and Legends exhibits life-sized papier-mâché figures representing local characters and myths through detailed installations and displays.

From 1921 to 1979, the building served as the XXI prison where the National Guard carried out interrogations until the Sandinista revolution.

The exhibits present Nicaraguan folklore through figures like La Gigantona, a tall woman representing colonial settlers, and La Carreta Nagua, the death chariot.

Located at 4a Calle SO near San Sebastian Ruins, the museum offers guided tours in Spanish and English with informative panels in both languages.

The former prison cells now contain artistic representations of regional legends, while murals on the walls document the building's past as a detention center.

Location: León

Address: 2nd Callejon Sur, León, Nicaragua León

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-16:00; Saturday 09:00-12:00

Website: https://visitleon.info/museo-leyendas-tradiciones.html

GPS coordinates: 12.43215,-86.87883

Latest update: March 9, 2025 15:55