El Castillo 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 El Castillo
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
"Great location. Nice place to stay."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
HS HOTSSON Hotel Leon
"Unfortunately this hotel is getting old and very poorly maintained"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Galeria Plaza Leon
"It’s a nice hotel. With lots of thing to do in the surrounding. I’d love the 2 pools on the rooftop with an excellent view and with the breakfast area in between"
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Real de Minas Poliforum
"Helpful staff and clean property."
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hampton Inn by Hilton Leon Guanajuato
"I liked the location I got a double room for 4 people but it's to small beds against the wall hard to get in and out bathroom small and shower needs maintenance or and upgrade breakfast is good and customer service there very good"
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Castillo
Zona Piel
If you're spending some time in Zona Piel, Plaza del Zapato Commercial Center and Plaza Piel are top sights worth seeing.
Chapalita
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chapalita and surrounding area, you can visit Templo expiatorio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus and Manuel Doblado Theater.
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.
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.
San Juan De Dios
San Juan De Dios might not have many top sights, but Expiatory Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Heroes' Causeway Arch are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
La Martinica
If you're spending some time in La Martinica, León Stadium and Bicentennial Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
