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the second city of Nicaragua. Until some time ago it was the capital of
the country. This beautiful city is in the west of Nicaragua, in
the middle of a wide coastal plain.
León has always been
in sight of the volcanos. Previously, the city was located at the foot
of Momotombo Volcano. The threats of the rumbling volcano caused
the city to be moved to the northwest, and today it is the Cerro Negro
volcano that periodically frightens the citizens of León, and from
time to time buries the city under tons of ashes.
León is a very hot
place. Nevertheless, it is pleasant to be in León because
it has an antique atmosphere. If you travel through the streets at night,
you'll see through open doors people relaxing in rocking chairs and chatting
in the entrances of the houses. You might easily forget that the
city has almost 200 000 inhabitants.
León has extraordinary
colonial architecture. Among the notable buildings is a famous colonial
cathedral, in which repose the remains of the poet Rubén Darío,
and countless churches in this style.
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This
city is found at the foot of San Cristóbal Volcano, in the
northwest of the country. Near to Chinandega is the principal port
of Nicaragua, Corinto. Rosa Sarmiento, the mother of Rubén Darío
was from Chinandega (monument to her memory in photo).