Inside old cathedal

Off to Leon and Matagalpa

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April 9th 2008
The drive to Leon was quite the experience, and quite tiring for Martin how literally drove at the side of the road at time because the pavement was so full of potholes. Little kids stood by the side of the road holding out their hands for donations for whatever cordobas you would give for their effort to fill the potholes with dirt. ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Nicaragua » Northern Pacific Coast » Leon

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The Pacific Coast of Nicaragua was settled as a Spanish colony from Panama in the early 16th century. Independence from Spain was declared in 1821 and the country became an independent republic in 1838. Britain occupied the Caribbean Coast in the fir... ... read more