Getting closer

Lava below and stars above

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February 9th 2011
This time I just want to share such a good experience I had last weekend: I took part in a hike (offered by Quetzaltrekkers) up the volcano Telica, close to Leon in Nicaragua. We started off early Saturday morning and reached the top in the afternoon. It was already impressive, as the volcano is still active. For the night we slept out in the open just a ... 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