León, located close to Nicaragua’s pacific coast (18km from the beach), has much to offer the Spanish seeker. Being much quieter, despite it’s bustling university center, the city is off most tourists radar and thus provides more opportunities to study your Spanish. León does have one claim to fame in this city of 175,000, it has more colonial churches and cathedrals per capita than any other place in Nicaragua.
Getting There: Fly in Managua International airport. It’s about an hour and a half from León. The road from Managua can be a bit sketchy if you plan to take a bus to León, but its cheaper that the airport transfer the schools charge, $35 and up.
- 4 hours a day of private Spanish classes per week
- 7 days accommodation at either host family or hotel
- 6 days of meals (if you opted for host family option)
- free/reduced price excursions with school
- Airport pickups (around$35 extra)
Popular León Spanish Schools
- coming soon
Iglesia de la Recolección
Navigation: León is very walkable if you can stand the heat. You do not really need a car once there, unlike Managua. The locals get around by bicycle and walking, and if you need to get across town you can take a taxi. However, to go to the places outside the city, such as the beach, a car is convenient. Ruletos (trucks) serve as local buses (C$ 3 per ride). Taxis are C$ 10 per person anywhere in the city.
