Hi @jimena @ibra,
the same with me. I also want to try to build an app that can show nearby places and map.
There is another example that using google map by Raymond Camden
http://www.raymondcamden.com/2014/07/28/my-perspective-of-working-with-the-ionic-framework.
I still seeking which one to choose because another reference said that using google maps is little slow than leaflet with OpenStreetMap. I read that Foursquare also move from google map to using OpenStreetMap.
Also read this http://calendee.com/2014/10/25/maps-app-using-ionic-framework-and-leaflet-js/ .
@calendee Could you add searching a nearby places feature, so we could learn and use it. Thanks in advance.