The city of Leon is located in the state of Guanajuato that is in central Mexico. Leon is the fifth most populated urban area in Mexico with over one million residents. This metropolitan Mexican city is home of La Plaza Mayor, one of Mexico's largest shopping malls. A cultural gold mine, Leon was first settled in the 15th century, and ten archeological sites showcasing this rich history are located in the area. A marvelous work of art that showcases the history and rich culture of the citizens of Leon is the archway that passes over a local highway. The Arch of the Hero's Pathway features a giant bronze lion appearing to march over a street in Leon. Any visitor to Leon must see this magnificent beast.
Sports are important and exciting for tourists, and Rally Mexico is located in Leon, as well as the city's own basketball and baseball teams. Tourists who enjoy competitive events should catch a game or race at an arena.
Two impressive buildings that all visitors to Leon must see are the Templo Expiatorio and the main church, or cathedral, of Leon.
Each of these buildings are absolutely intriguing and totally different from one another, yet should be noted for their representation of a time period and their huge stature. In the city of Leon, traffic is shuffled by the Optibus rapid transit system, known to locals as the Caterpillar in reference to its slow nature.
Leon is known for being the shoe capital of the world.
Every shoe manufacturer using leather is outsourcing to Leon. For this reason, shoe shops are commonplace for tourists to purchase shoes made here in town. Being an urban area, there are also museums and art galleries for every type of art afficienado. A visit to Leon would not be complete without learning about the culture of this wonderful people.
