Leon 2

Leon

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May 31st 2007
Leon is a great contrast to Granada. These two cities are similar in size and both have many sights to see but their similarities end there. Leon isn't a tourist town like Granada and we saw few foreigners, beggars or as many signs of obvious poverty. The locals don't take much notice of you----unless its just to nod and give a quiet "hola"----unlike in Granada where it seems that every male under ... 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