Street Mural

Leon

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July 9th 2011
Leon is a must-see in Central America and so far my favorite city in Nicaragua. If you are only visiting Nicaragua, I recommend using it as a hub to visit Las Penitas beaches, Matagalpa and Esteli in the mountains, and nearby volcanoes. While it is similar to Granada, Leon doesn't seem to have any areas set up exclusively for tourists; instead, gringo-living is gracefully woven into the local thre ... 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