Just minutes away from the area's top attractions and the Poliforum Convention Center, our León, Guanajuato hotel provides access to the Explora Science Museum, León soccer stadium, top local golf courses and shopping sites such as Centro Max and Plaza Mayor. Here, you can spend an afternoon walking through historic streets filled with beautiful architecture and scenery, explore the area's top cultural and entertainment attractions or take advantage of our close proximity to local businesses. Reserve your stay online today and experience the convenience of the Radisson.
Nearby attractions include:
Archivo Histórico y Museo de Arqueología (Historical Archives and Museum of Archaeology) Discover more about the people and history of León and its surrounding areas from the original texts, art and media items dating back to the mid 16th century. Phone: +52 (477) 716 78 19 and 714 18 49
Casa de la Cultura This Historic Zona Paetonal district museum and cultural center is dedicated to the advancement and appreciation of the arts. Phone: +52 (477) 714-3350
Centro de Ciencias Explora (Science Exploratory Center) Come experience this expansive science center's six rooms containing more than 270 exciting, interactive exhibits. Don't leave without catching a movie at the IMAX Leonardo da Vinci Theatre. Phone: +52 (477) 711-6711
Estadio León (León Stadium) Here you can visit the home to Club León, the popular Mexican Primera A football (soccer) team, previous host for the 1970 and 1986 World Cup championships and site for special events throughout the year.
León Zoological Park Leopards, jaguars, bears and lemurs are only a few of the animals and unique Mexican species found at this attraction.
Museo Nacional de la Piel y del Calzado (National Museum of Skin and Footwear) Experience the history of leather and shoe fashions as well as the influence of this city's strong leather manufacturing industry on the economy and culture of the region. Phone: +52 (477) 711-5210
Parque Metropolitano de León (Metropolitan Park) Escape the hectic commotion of León and enjoy a picnic, bike or boat ride or a visit to the popular annual hot air balloon festival at this spacious 832-acre city park. Phone: +52 (477) 717-4410
Poliforum León Congresos Y Exposiciones (Exhibition and Conference Center) This popular spot is divided into three sections for business, recreation and cultural events in León. Phone:+52 (477) 710-7000 67
Rally Guanajuato Bicentenario This rally occurs during the first few days of March and features many participating international drivers and champions from previous years, which draws a large national and international following.
Teatro Bicentenario (Bicentenario Theatre) Designed by architect, Augusto Quijano, to be the best theater in Latin America, Teatro Bicentenario is a leading site where you can enjoy various artistic expressions such as opera, music, theater, dance and performing new expressions. It is the first building to be built in Mexico in nearly one hundred years with the architectural features of a theater. Phone: +52 (477) 1041105
About Leon
Leon, with its modern name of The Shoe Capital due to its corner on the shoe and leather goods market, is at the geographic and cultural center of Mexico. The urban area is located in the state of Guanajuato and with nearly 4 million regional residents, is among the largest of Mexico's cities. After a conquest of the country in the mid-16th century, the Spanish founded the modern city on the ruins of indigenous Mexican metropolises. Leon was central in the fight for independence, and residents celebrate Mexican Independence each year with raucous celebrations. Today the city has embraced its modernity as an epicenter of arts, culture and economic development. Because of its close proximity to Mexico City, Leon is oft overlooked by travelers, but visitors to the city will find a wealth of leisure activities, shopping, dining and nightlife activities to fill their time. Leon residents also enjoy sporting activities, and the city is home to a renowned soccer team as well as an annual auto race, ballooning event and historic bullfighting champions. From the historic city center, the Zona Peatonal, to the modern civic and commercial centers (including the Poliforum for conventions and special events, and the Leon Airport, a stopover for travelers from around the world), visitors to Leon find a wealth of activities to fill their travel time.
Did you know?
Prior to the conquest of the region by the Spanish, Leon was inhabited by diverse native tribes such as the Toltecas and the Guamares. There are several archaeological sites outside of the city of Leon that were home to early peoples.