 Regarded as one of the largest cities in the country, Leon is a destination that offers all kinds of services, of course characterized by its extraordinary quality standards. Being one of the oldest populations of the state, this city retains valuable testimony from its viceregal past; its historic downtown boasts important examples of civil architecture and religious highlighting on the eclecticism of its nineteen-century buildings.
Leon is known as the Shoe Capital of the World due to the large concentration of factories that produce shoes and leather goods of excellent quality and whose fame has crossed borders.
The Poliforum is an example of Leon’s infrastructure, its one of the venues for conventions and exhibitions in the country, and also the Cultural Forum, which is a monumental complex where they develop all kinds of activities inherent to the cultural life of the state.
 The city of Leon has an excellent location in the center of the country, which allows easy access, and hence an opportunity to make their purchases in different places and shopping malls in what may well find leather, footwear, leather goods, Articles innovative brands both domestic and international cuisine and enjoy the town.
You can arrive to the city of Leon by land or air. National airlines have over 200 weekly departures to all major destinations in Mexico, plus direct flights to Los Angeles, Chicago, Oakland, Dallas, Houston and San Jose California, cities with major connections to the Pacific Rim and Europe.
Leon has the best network of highways from Mexico to communicate with the major cities of northern and central parts of the country.
The climate of the city is beautiful throughout the year. The average annual temperature varies between 18°C and 22°C, which allows walk quietly at any time of year.
The coldest months are December and January. Although in the city of Leon is not a characteristic the frost or snow, it is advisable to use coats, jackets and scarves. During the winter, cold weather can be moderated throughout the day, but at night temperature is considerably low.
Summer is the rainy season over the year, mainly during the months of June to August, so it is recommended to use fresh clothes and umbrella or raincoat, as these rains do not prevent the development of activities and events in the city.
The current population of Leon is 1, 278,087
 Various native groups, such as the Toltec, Chichimecas, Guamare, among others, inhabited this territory in pre-Hispanic times. Archaeological sites of Alfaro and Ibarrilla, near the city of Leon, show that the oldest settlements in this area are from the Pre-classical period.
It was founded on January 20, 1576 under the name Villa de Leon, by order of the viceroy Don Martin Enriquez of Alamo, with the aim of creating a defensive barrier against Chichimeca attacks.
In June 1830 rose to the rank of city, with the official name of Leon of Aldama. During the process the movement of Independence suffered in the economic, social and political. When the mines of Guanajuato were abandoned during the war, many workers settled in Leon. Agriculture was the main economic activity until the eighteenth century, when craftsmanship and manufacture of footwear started to compete.
Years of post-revolution were to Leon times of prosperity and progress altogether with demographic growth.
Nowadays the streets contrast the old colonial buildings with modern architecture and broad avenues that make up the image of a city in continuous progress.
Leon hosts events of international stature throughout the year, such as:
Feria de Leon, World Rally Championship, National Book Fair, FIAC: Festival of Contemporary Art in Leon, International Balloon Festival, ANPIC, SAPICA, Eqqus: Man and Horse Fair.
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Leon 
The Plaza recalls the struggle between political fractions to obtain local power, which occurred in 1946. This framed on three sides by its beautiful neoclassical portals. 
Singular concept of a restaurant-bar, it has tables that are tombstones of dead bullfighters in the arena. It earned the title of Museum because it treasures an extensive phase in the bullfighting history. 
It is a complex cultural, entertainment space and artistic and cultural training that promote the professionalization of regional artists, get audience and cultural tourism.
Construction of 1860, with beautiful facade of carved quarry neoclassical style. Its interior is decorated with wall paintings of Jesus Gallardo.
Monumental work of neo-Gothic style, its construction began in 1921 and so far has not been completed. 
Beautiful park where you can admire more than two thousand animals of 220 different species, including polar bears and Americans, panthers, pumas tigers, lions, etc.. 
More than 260 hectares for recreation sports and learn more about nature. The ‘Palote’ dam occupies 85% of the park. 
Museum and interactive science center with thematic rooms and temporary exhibitions. The Explora Park covers 9500 m2 of fun. 
