The Pacific lowlands, stretching from Chinandega in the north to Rivas in the south, is Nicaragua’s population center. A long string of volcanoes along the coast has made the lowlands the most fertile farmland in the country. Shielded from the Caribbean rains by the mountains, the lowlands are hot and dry. For a breeze, migrate to any body of water—Lago de Nicaragua or the Pacific. León, where student radicals keep things lively, and Granada, a tourist favorite for its architectural wonders, are both steeped in history.
The streets of Leon (pop. 130,000) blend colonial with modern at every step. Horse-drawn carriages and liberal students fill the streets, while bells from the 19 churches compete with taxi horns and ...more
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