León Viejo, Ancient ruins in Nicaragua
León Viejo is one of the oldest Spanish colonial settlements in the Americas.
Founded in 1524 by Francisco Hernández de Córdoba, it's a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The archaeological site reflects the mixture of indigenous and European cultures.
Access to León Viejo involves travel to the municipality of La Paz Centro.
León Viejo was abandoned due to volcanic activities and earthquakes in the 16th century.
Location: La Paz Centro
Inception: June 15, 1524
Founders: Francisco Hernández de Córdoba Brito del Socorro y Nazareno
Website: https://ruinasleonviejo.com
GPS coordinates: 12.40056,-86.61722
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:15
León Cathedral
28.6 km
Metrocentro
48.9 km
Volcán Cerro Negro
15.2 km
Volcán Momotombo
9 km
San Cristóbal Volcano
54.1 km
Old Cathedral of Managua
46.4 km
Palacio de la Cultura
46.4 km
Apoyeque
34.7 km
Telica
33.5 km
La Loma (Palacio Presidencial)
46.8 km
Tiscapa Lagoon Natural Reserve
47.6 km
Chiltepe Peninsula Natural Reserve
33.5 km
Loma de Tiscapa
47.3 km
Banco de América
49.6 km
Plaza Nicaragua
46 km
Central Park (Managua)
46.3 km
Chocoyero-El Brujo Natural Reserve
62.3 km
Museum of Traditions and Legends
28.7 km
Convento de San Pablo
882 m
Casita Volcano
49 km
Chonco
57.3 km
Hervideros de San Jacinto
26.8 km
Ortíz Gurdián Foundation Art Center
29 km
Monumento a Salvador Allende
45.4 km
Reserva Natural Laguna de Nejapa
44.9 km
Iglesia zona4
38.2 km
Mercado Mayoreo
54.6 kmReviews
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