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(November 1)
See the papier-mâché crew from the Museo de Leyendas y Tradiciones on a
parade from the cathedral and Barrio Subtiava, for this Halloweenesque fiesta.
Día de la Purísima Concepción
( December 7)
Observed throughout the country, this celebration of Nicaragua's patron
saint is the occasion for the
gritería
, enjoyed here with unusual vigor.
RELIGIOUS
Sleeping
León probably packs in more hotels and hostels per square meter than any other place in
the country - it's hard to imagine them all filling up, although it may happen around the
Christmas or Easter high season.
Tortuga Booluda
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HOSTEL
$
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( 2311-4653;
www.tortugabooluda.com
;
1a Calle SO, Catedral, 4½c O; dm/r US$7/22; )
More small hotel than hostel, the 'Lazy Turtle' does, however, offer all the hostel amenit-
ies, namely a great kitchen, book exchange, free coffee, pool table, some good chill-out
areas and a sociable atmosphere. Rooms are simple but stylish; dorms are spacious
enough; and the one upstairs room is a real winner, with big windows and plenty of air
and light.
Lazybones Hostel
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HOSTEL
$
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( 2311-3472;
www.lazyboneshostelnicaragua.com
; 2a Av NO, Parque Rubén Darío, 2½c N; dm
US$8, r with/without bathroom US$30/20; )
Part of the new wave of hostels, this
quiet, less party-oriented spot has trim grounds, excellent rooms and dorms, and a very
laidback atmosphere. The age-old patio and sitting areas are every bit as lovely as those in
some midrange hotels, and the bar, good-sized pool and yummy breakfasts make this a
good deal.
Bigfoot Hostel
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HOSTEL
$
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( 8505-1284;
www.bigfootnicaragua.com
;
2 Av NE; dm US$6, r without bathroom US$18, q
US$33; )
With kitchen access, a miniature swimming pool and freshly made moji-
tos on offer, it wouldn't really matter what the rooms were like, but they're a good deal.
