Friday, June 15, 2007
Leon, Mexico, Lodging
The city of León – officially named León de los Aldama – is the fifth most populous city in Mexico and the largest city in the state of Guanajuato; it is also the seat of León municipality. Also known as the The Shoe Capital, it features large factories that not only produce shoes, but also boots, belts, jackets, and other leather accessories, serving both national and international markets.
The population of León is mainly mestizo (about 70 percent), white (15 percent), indigenous (10 percent), and other, largely the fast-growing Asian – mainly Korean population (5 percent).
There is a large Argentinean community as well, and one formed by Lebanese descendants. In the 2005 census the INEGI reported 1,278,000 people living in the municipality of León and 1,420,000 in the metropolitan area (which includes neighboring municipalities of Purísima del Rincón, San Francisco del Rincón and Silao).
León was inhabited in pre-hispanic times by diverse native groups, such as the Toltecs, chichimecas, guamares, among others. The archaeological sites of Alfaro and Ibarrilla, close to the city of León, reveal that the oldest settlements of this zone date from Preclassical times.
The city of León was founded January 20, 1576 with the name Villa de Leon, by the order of the Virrey Don Martín Enríquez de Almaza, for the purpose of creating a defense against the attacks of the chichimecas. In 1580 it was elevated to the category of Alcaldía Mayor, separating it from Guanajuato and had jurisdiction in the present municipality of León.
Leon, Mexico, Lodging Accommodations:
- City Express Irapuato - 1362 Villas De Irapuato Col Ejido Irapuato, Leon, Mexico
City Express Irapuato is a 4 star property with hotel rooms available for rental of lodging accommodations in Leon, Mexico. Click here to view property details, check availability, and book a Mexican hotel room for a reservation. - City Express Leon - Blvd Adolfo Lopez M Ote 3002 Fracc San Isidro De Jerez, Leon, Mexico
City Express Leon is a 4 star property with hotel rooms available for rental of lodging accommodations in Leon, Mexico. Click here to view property details, check availability, and book a Mexican hotel room for a reservation. - Fiesta Americana Leon - Adolfo Lopez Mateos Blvrd 1102 Oriente Colonia Los Gavilanes, Leon, Mexico
Fiesta Americana Leon is a 4 star property with hotel rooms available for rental of lodging accommodations in Leon, Mexico. Click here to view property details, check availability, and book a Mexican hotel room for a reservation. - Fiesta Inn Leon - Adolfo Lopez Mateos Blvrd 2702 Oriente Colonia Jardines del Jerez, Leon, Mexico
Fiesta Inn Leon is a 3 star property with hotel rooms available for rental of lodging accommodations in Leon, Mexico. Click here to view property details, check availability, and book a Mexican hotel room for a reservation. - Holiday Inn Leon - BLVD. LOPEZ MATEOS #1308, Leon, Mexico
Holiday Inn Leon is a 3 star property with hotel rooms available for rental of lodging accommodations in Leon, Mexico. Click here to view property details, check availability, and book a Mexican hotel room for a reservation. - Howard Johnson Hotel - Leon - Portal Bravo NBR 14 Zona Cent, Leon, Mexico
Howard Johnson Hotel - Leon is a 2 star property with hotel rooms available for rental of lodging accommodations in Leon, Mexico. Click here to view property details, check availability, and book a Mexican hotel room for a reservation. - Radisson Poliforum Plaza Hotel Leon - Blvd. Adolfo Lopez Mateos 2611, Leon, Mexico
Radisson Poliforum Plaza Hotel Leon is a 2 star property with hotel rooms available for rental of lodging accommodations in Leon, Mexico. Click here to view property details, check availability, and book a Mexican hotel room for a reservation. - Add your property to this list.
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