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León Viejo

Ruins of one of the oldest Spanish colonial settlements in the Americas, destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 1610 near Lake Managua.

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León Viejo, located near the Momotombo volcano in Nicaragua, is a well-preserved pre-Columbian town that was founded in the 16th century. It is one of the World Heritage Sites in Central America and is considered a significant cultural and archaeological site. Visitors can explore the ruins and learn about the town's history and architecture, including the impressive cathedral and other colonial-era buildings.

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World Heritage Sites in Central America
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Ancient ruins of past civilizations, magnificent temples, as well as spectacular natural phenomenons, there are so many treasures to be discovered in Central America. Uncover history's best mysteries and explore these world heritage sites across this culturally and geographically diverse continent. We have gathered this collection to bring your bucket list to new adventurous levels.