León, Mexico
Facts about León:
- It has a population of approximately 1.7 million, making it the largest city in the state of Guanajuato and the seventh-largest in Mexico.
- León is known as the "Shoe Capital of the World" due to its thriving leather and footwear industry, which produces a significant portion of Mexico's shoes and exports globally.
- The city was founded on January 20, 1576, by the Spanish Viceroy Martín Enríquez de Almanza, under the name of Villa de León.
- León is home to the Poliforum León, an important convention center that hosts national and international events, including the renowned International Hot Air Balloon Festival.
- The León Metropolitan Park is one of the largest urban parks in Mexico, featuring extensive green areas, a lake, and recreational facilities.