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From Leon: Leather, Footwear, and Hat Factories Tour
1 ReviewsDiscover León's rich leather and footwear heritage with hands-on factory tours and a visit to the national hat capital.
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Highlights
- Discover the history of the leather and footwear industries in León
- Learn about the traditional leather tanning process at a tannery
- Visit the largest leather market in Latin America, Mercado de la Luz
- Tour a renowned footwear factory and learn about the production process
- Explore the hat-making process at a factory in San Francisco del Rincón
Description
Immerse yourself in the history of León's founding and the development of its leather and footwear industries through hands-on experiences. Discover traditional leather tanning processes, visit a renowned leather market, explore footwear manufacturing in a leading León factory, and learn about hat production in San Francisco del Rincón, the national hat capital. Meet your guide at Plaza Catedral in the historic center of León. Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes due to the nature of the visited sites (factories, workshops, tanneries). Bring your personal mask. Begin your tour with a visit to a traditional tannery or the Mercado de la Luz, Latin America's largest leather market. Learn about the traditional leather tanning process and discover the history of the leather industry in León. Next, visit a renowned León footwear factory. See the manufacturing process and learn about the history of the footwear industry in León. Finish your tour with a visit to a hat factory in San Francisco del Rincón, the national hat capital.Includes
Specialized guide Private transportation Transportation insurance Visits to 3 factories and workshops Cebadina (1 per person)Easy cancellation
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