Leon
Founded in 1576, today's Leon is one of Mexico's top five most populated and most important cities. It abounds in tourist attractions, from
archeological sites to cathedrals, museums to city parks, theaters to modern restaurants. Since the early 20th century, Leon has experienced
extraordinary industrial growth in leather production, agriculture, and livestock. Its more than 3,000 guest rooms spread among 34 hotel venues in
Leon attest to the attraction and industry of this energetic and innovative colonial city.
The Guanajuato International Airport Del Bajio is a 22-mile drive from downtown Leon, with direct flights to 7 international cities, including Los
Angeles, Chicago, and Houston.
Among the meeting venues in Leon is the world-class Convention Center Poliforum Leon, which hosts 100 national and international events annually,
such as the World Youth Conference in 2010 and the International Tomato Congress. The center has flexible event spaces for 25 to 5,000 people, an...
archeological sites to cathedrals, museums to city parks, theaters to modern restaurants. Since the early 20th century, Leon has experienced
extraordinary industrial growth in leather production, agriculture, and livestock. Its more than 3,000 guest rooms spread among 34 hotel venues in
Leon attest to the attraction and industry of this energetic and innovative colonial city.
The Guanajuato International Airport Del Bajio is a 22-mile drive from downtown Leon, with direct flights to 7 international cities, including Los
Angeles, Chicago, and Houston.
Among the meeting venues in Leon is the world-class Convention Center Poliforum Leon, which hosts 100 national and international events annually,
such as the World Youth Conference in 2010 and the International Tomato Congress. The center has flexible event spaces for 25 to 5,000 people, an...
Things to Do
Manuel Doblado Theater
This French-style building was inaugurated in 1880 as a beautiful Neoclassical theater, with horseshoe-shaped balconies and an impressive glass
dome over the interior courtyard and central fountain. Named after the former governor of the state of Guanajuato and military general Manuel Do...
dome over the interior courtyard and central fountain. Named after the former governor of the state of Guanajuato and military general Manuel Do...
Guanajuato City Tour
Just a half-hour drive from Leon is one of Mexico's most enchanting cities, Guanajuato. Guided tours can be organized through Tourism Group Minero,
which offers daily four-hour tours to Guanajuato city departing at 10:30 AM from Guanajuato's International Airport. The tour includes a stop at Gua...
which offers daily four-hour tours to Guanajuato city departing at 10:30 AM from Guanajuato's International Airport. The tour includes a stop at Gua...
Leon Shopping and History Tour
The 8-hour Leon Shopping and History Tour begins with a visit to the Historic Center of Leon, the Cathedral, the Arms Plaza and the Museum of
Sacred Art. At the end of the tour, you can't miss shopping for shoes at the most traditional shops in Leon, including the Shoe Plaza, the Leather Pla...
Sacred Art. At the end of the tour, you can't miss shopping for shoes at the most traditional shops in Leon, including the Shoe Plaza, the Leather Pla...
Excursion to the Sierra del Venadito
Enjoy a five-hour group excursion to the surrounding mountains of Leon in all-terrain Jeeps. The tour is operated by Ecotourism and Adventures of
Mexico, a company that also operates a variety of ecotours, rural tours, team-building tours, equestrian tours and adventure tours in the surroundi...
Mexico, a company that also operates a variety of ecotours, rural tours, team-building tours, equestrian tours and adventure tours in the surroundi...
Leon Zoo Park
With 240 different animal species and more than 2,000 animals, the Leon Zoo Park is a great place to spend the afternoon. In 2006, the Zoo began
its Zoo Leon Safari tours, guiding guests to see animals as they roam an open plain, giving people a sense of the different species in something clos...
its Zoo Leon Safari tours, guiding guests to see animals as they roam an open plain, giving people a sense of the different species in something clos...
Manuel Doblado Theater
This French-style building was inaugurated in 1880 as a beautiful Neoclassical theater, with horseshoe-shaped balconies and an impressive glass
dome over the interior courtyard and central fountain. Named after the former governor of the state of Guanajuato and military general Manuel Do...
dome over the interior courtyard and central fountain. Named after the former governor of the state of Guanajuato and military general Manuel Do...
Guanajuato City Tour
Just a half-hour drive from Leon is one of Mexico's most enchanting cities, Guanajuato. Guided tours can be organized through Tourism Group Minero,
which offers daily four-hour tours to Guanajuato city departing at 10:30 AM from Guanajuato's International Airport. The tour includes a stop at Gua...
which offers daily four-hour tours to Guanajuato city departing at 10:30 AM from Guanajuato's International Airport. The tour includes a stop at Gua...
Leon Shopping and History Tour
The 8-hour Leon Shopping and History Tour begins with a visit to the Historic Center of Leon, the Cathedral, the Arms Plaza and the Museum of
Sacred Art. At the end of the tour, you can't miss shopping for shoes at the most traditional shops in Leon, including the Shoe Plaza, the Leather Pla...
Sacred Art. At the end of the tour, you can't miss shopping for shoes at the most traditional shops in Leon, including the Shoe Plaza, the Leather Pla...
Excursion to the Sierra del Venadito
Enjoy a five-hour group excursion to the surrounding mountains of Leon in all-terrain Jeeps. The tour is operated by Ecotourism and Adventures of
Mexico, a company that also operates a variety of ecotours, rural tours, team-building tours, equestrian tours and adventure tours in the surroundi...
Mexico, a company that also operates a variety of ecotours, rural tours, team-building tours, equestrian tours and adventure tours in the surroundi...
Leon Zoo Park
With 240 different animal species and more than 2,000 animals, the Leon Zoo Park is a great place to spend the afternoon. In 2006, the Zoo began
its Zoo Leon Safari tours, guiding guests to see animals as they roam an open plain, giving people a sense of the different species in something clos...
its Zoo Leon Safari tours, guiding guests to see animals as they roam an open plain, giving people a sense of the different species in something clos...
Weather and Seasonality
Leon has an average temperature of 68 °F and approximately 300 days of sunshine every year. The months of December and January are the coldest with an
average daytime temperature of 50 °F. Although Leon rarely experiences snow or extremely cold weather, it is recommended to bring jackets and scarves for
the winter months and chilly nights. Leon's rainy season begins in June and ends in August, making the days comfortably humid and fresh.
average daytime temperature of 50 °F. Although Leon rarely experiences snow or extremely cold weather, it is recommended to bring jackets and scarves for
the winter months and chilly nights. Leon's rainy season begins in June and ends in August, making the days comfortably humid and fresh.
| Month | High/Low °F | Seasonality |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24°/7° | - |
| February | 25°/8° | - |
| March | 28°/11° | - |
| April | 30°/13° | - |
| May | 31°/16° | - |
| June | 29°/16° | - |
| July | 27°/15° | - |
| August | 27°/15° | - |
| September | 27°/15° | - |
| October | 26°/12° | - |
| November | 25°/10° | - |
| December | 24°/8° | - |