Mural in Leon

Leon is meant to be one of the most politically progressive cities in Nicaragua. Almost all of the residents fought against the Somoza regime and helped the Sandinistas bring about the revolution. As a result there are heaps of murals around town with political themes.

Central America So Far

December 24th 2005
Panama was cool: I saw the Panama Canal and got an opportunity to stock my backpack with what I like to call 'non-backpacker fashion' (ie. not cargo pants). Costa Rica was fun: I got to meet up with George, I got to go screaming through the canopy of the cloud forest on some zip lines (19 to be exact) and I got to see (and hear) lava falling down the side of a volcano. BUT, the real winner is Nica ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Capital Region » Antigua

The Maya civilization flourished in Guatemala and surrounding regions during the first millennium A.D. After almost three centuries as a Spanish colony, Guatemala won its independence in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century, it experience... ... read more

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