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Leon

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December 5th 2006
ENGLISH Leon was another colonial gem but one which boasted nearby volcanoes and beaches, though getting to the beach was a nightmare as we were squeezed onto a busload of nonchalant, moody looking youts. Funnily enough small groups of the same youts were paying us a little too much attention on the beach so we decided going for a swim and leaving our stuff would leave us with no stuff. ... 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