Volcan Telica

Nicaragua

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September 21st 2008
At the Tica Bus Office we looked at the map of possible destinations in Nicaragua, and chose Leon, as it was the most northern city. Not our original starting point, but travelling never sticks to the plan. Leon has an interesting history, as it was the old capital when the Spanish settled in Nicaragua, back then and even now there is a rivalry between Leon and Granada. Granada has always been ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Nicaragua

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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