Barranca Travel Guide
León
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Popular places to visit
Cathedral of León
After visiting Cathedral of León, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in León. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Heroes' Causeway Arch
One of the most iconic sights in Leon is this huge, lion-topped archway designed to celebrate Mexican’s declaration and achievement of independence.
Plaza Mayor
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Plaza Mayor during your stay in León. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Expiatory Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Marvel at the multicolored temple in Leon’s Old Town before exploring the numerous altars and catacombs contained within the church.
Templo expiatorio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus
Take the family on an outing to Templo expiatorio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus during your trip to León. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Poliforum León Convention and Exhibition Center
Learn about the events happening in Poliforum León Convention and Exhibition Center during your trip to León. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
From Leon: Los Panales Adventure Day Trip with Breakfast
Wine tour and tasting at Vinícola Tierra de Luz
From Leon: Leather, Footwear, and Hat Factories Tour
Leon: Dolores Hidalgo Viñedo Tres Raíces Wine Tour
Top hotels in Barranca
Hoteles Unico Express
"Clean, comfortable room. Convenient location to downtown and bus station. Staff helpful. Was a leak in sink drain. Informed them in the morning. Would have been able to switch rooms but I was there only one night."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hotel San Francisco Leon
"Para ahorrar está bien"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Real de Minas Poliforum
"Helpful staff and clean property."
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
HS HOTSSON Hotel Leon
"The spa was horrible don’t count on getting a anything but I guess it’s privately owned nothing to do with hotel ladies don’t want to work at all always had an excuse to get anything done"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Galeria Plaza Leon
"The property was clean and very modern. Only half of the pool area was available for use but it was not a problem because it was not crowded. My only complaint is the lack of free onsite parking which most other hotels in the area have. There is parking available but it is shared with the mall and ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hampton Inn by Hilton Leon Guanajuato
"El desayuno aburrido nada que ver con los desayunos en Chihuahua aunque sean la misma franquicia el staff de primera los chicos súper atentos al detalle"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Barranca
León Centro
León Centro is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Manuel Doblado Theater and Expiatory Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
La Martinica
If you're spending some time in La Martinica, León Stadium and Bicentennial Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Zona Piel
If you're spending some time in Zona Piel, Plaza del Zapato Commercial Center and Plaza Piel are top sights worth seeing.
Arbide
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Arbide and surrounding area, you can visit Manuel Doblado Theater and Expiatory Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
La Fragua
While La Fragua isn't home to many top sights, Plaza Mayor and Manuel Doblado Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.
