Surrounded by azure Pacific waters, the port city of Corinto is a gateway to León, the capital of Nicaragua until 1851. Its stunning streetscapes of preserved vestiges from the colonial period are topped by the World Heritage-listed León Cathedral, the largest of its kind in Central America and home to revered artworks and a multitude of architectural styles. Experience more superb artwork at the Fundación Ortiz-Gurdián Art Center, where Rubens, Miró, Picasso, Chagall and Matisse are but a few of the artists represented. Back in Corinto, wander amongst the handicraft vendors of Parque Central before settling into a seaside restaurant for fresh seafood and a tasty margarita.