Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in Leon accepting of differences?

"Leon is a diverse city, with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and origins. People in Leon are very welcoming and accepting of diversity, and there is a general atmosphere of harmony and understanding between people of different nationalities, cultures and religions. Leon has a long history of mulitculturalism and integration, something that Leoners see as a strength and something to be proud of. Leon embraces all its residents, making everyone feel like they belong," wrote a member who made the move to Leon, Nicaragua.

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"There are many christian churches, catholic and protestant like the Baptist church. You will find Nicaraguans are mainly Metis (mix of European whites and aboriginal) with a small percentage of whites. Economically, as in most Central American cities you will see many unemployed and part time employed in the service industries (restaurant, food service, informal economy , etc). They are very accepting of differences although the great majority are traditional; but Leon women wear miniskirts, tight jeans, and reggaeton music is quite popular with the university crowd," explained one expat living in Leon , Nicaragua.