Leon, Guanajuato

Leon Map 1Leon, Guanajuato

“Leon is heaven for shoe lovers. You drive through town and all you see is outlets, stores and shops. You drive around the area and there are huge billboards luring you to purchase fantastic boots and shoes. The only drawback is that the size of the average Mexican woman is quite small. They laugh at me when I enter a store.
One could almost forget about the other fascinating features of this modern city…like the cathedral, museum and captivating downtown. “

by Dorothy Bell

Name: Leon means Lion in Spanish. It is named after the Spanish City of Leon.

Location: Central Mexico

Weather: Humid Subtropical climate with most precipitation falling May through October with frequent evening thunderstorms. The coolest month is January and the warmest is May.

 

 

January Average Highs 23.6C (74.5F Lows 7.7C (45.9F)

July Average Highs 27.5C (81.5F) Lows 15.2C (59.4F)

Population: 1,436,733 Municipality

Elevation: 1,815 m (5,955 ft)

Founded: 1530 Nuño Beltrán de Guzmán named the area Nuestra Señora.

Medical: Major Medical and Dental

Money: Major Banks and ATMs

History:

Today:

Getting there: Drive Highway 45D from Irapuato or Aguascalientes.

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