In Mexico exists many cities which growth, places them at the vanguard in industrial, economic and social terms, but very few conjugate such virtues with the cultural and tourist value of a city with history. That conjunction of qualities transforms the city of Leon in an ideal travellers destiny in search of pleasant and unforgettable experiences, or in a reference point for businessmen that seek various opportunities of business.
After Guanajuato, Leon stands out like the most important city of its state, being famous at world level thanks to its remarkable shoemaker industry, among others. A first level hotel infrastructure offers unsurpassable quality services, as well as restaurants of several gastronomic specialities or amusement and entertainment centres. The ideal complement of this industry is the Poliforum of Leon: one of the most attractive convention centres in Mexico, this is, thanks to its modernity and roominess of spaces, it has become a magnetism for businessmen and associations that organize events of great importance.
There is so much to live in Leon! City with a beautiful architecture that makes it shine like a true cultural jewel of the world: decorated with centenary stone in the Main Plaza and the Zocalo; the Chapel of Cristo Rey or the Cathedral, consecrated this last one barely yesterday by the Diez de Sollano y Davalos Bishop, on March 16, 1866, the temple dedicated to the Santisima Virgen de la Luz, patron saint of the citizens. First known as the Convento y Colegio de los Padres Paulinos, later in 1869 adapted as headquarters of the government, highlights with elegance the Palacio Municipal building, as well as the magnificent Manuel Doblado Theatre inaugurated in 1880 in its neo-classical style. Since 1889, as a request of the Bishop Don Tomas Baron y Morales, they now have the beautiful Puente del Coecillo; the Arco de la Calzada inaugurated in 1896, dedicated to the patriotic heroes whose life and work continues inspiring the vigour of a tireless city.
