UNESCO WHCCulturalInscribed 2000
Ruins of León Viejo
Overview
León Viejo is one of the oldest Spanish colonial settlements in the Americas. It did not develop and so its ruins are outstanding testimony to the social and economic structures of the Spanish Empire in the 16th century. Moreover, the site has immense archaeological potential.
About Ruins of León Viejo
Ruins of León Viejo is a World Heritage Site in Nicaragua. It was the original location of León. It is the present location of the town of Puerto Momotombo in the Municipality of La Paz Centro of the Department of León. It is administered by the Instituto Nicaragüense de Cultura.
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Details
- Countries
- Nicaragua
- ISO Codes
- NI
- Area
- 31.87 ha
- Coordinates
- 12.4005, -86.6163
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