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Lila by the Pacific Ocean

Leon, Poneloya, and León Viejo, Nicaragua

July 25th 2006
Intro to Leon Watch a storm erupt over the cathedral in the plaza, with lightning illuminating the leonine statues guarding the entrance, and you're liable to think you are in an enchanted city. Many of Leon's proud residents would hardly disagree. They are the ones who work and live among the town's cobbled streets, tiny parks and neighborhood churches, and many of them can tell ... read more
Central America Caribbean » Nicaragua » Northern Pacific Coast » Leon

Nicaraguan Flag 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
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