Museo de Leyendas y Tradiciones
A folk museum housed in the former Prison 21 (La XXI) of the Somoza regime, where life-size paper figures bring Nicaraguan folk legends to life.
The building once served as Prison 21 (La XXI), where political prisoners were held during the Somoza dictatorship, and its walls still bear murals depicting torture. Inside, life-size figures of folk legend characters made from paper pulp are on display, including the headless priest and La Cegua, a long-haired female demon. The exhibit showcases León's traditional carnival culture. Admission is about $2, and tours are mostly in Spanish. Together with the Museum of the Revolution, it offers another side of the city.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun, approx. 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Museum of the Revolution
- León Cathedral
- Mercado Central de León
- Centro de Arte Fundación Ortiz-Gurdián
- Iglesia de La Merced
- Museo Archivo Rubén Darío
- Iglesia de la Recolección
- Iglesia El Calvario