Daily life in Leon, Nicaragua

People feed pigeons in Leon, Nicaragua, Sept. 23, 2024. Leon Viejo (meaning Old Leon) was built in 1524. It was damaged by volcanic eruptions and earthquakes and was later moved to a new location. Now Leon is the second largest city in Nicaragua and is home to two World Heritage Sites: the Ruins of Leon Viejo and the Cathedral of Leon. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

People participate in a parade in Leon, Nicaragua, Sept. 23, 2024. Leon Viejo (meaning Old Leon) was built in 1524. It was damaged by volcanic eruptions and earthquakes and was later moved to a new location. Now Leon is the second largest city in Nicaragua and is home to two World Heritage Sites: the Ruins of Leon Viejo and the Cathedral of Leon. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

People participate in a parade in Leon, Nicaragua, Sept. 23, 2024. Leon Viejo (meaning Old Leon) was built in 1524. It was damaged by volcanic eruptions and earthquakes and was later moved to a new location. Now Leon is the second largest city in Nicaragua and is home to two World Heritage Sites: the Ruins of Leon Viejo and the Cathedral of Leon. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

This photo taken on Sept. 23, 2024 shows part of the Cathedral of Leon, in Leon, Nicaragua. Leon Viejo (meaning Old Leon) was built in 1524. It was damaged by volcanic eruptions and earthquakes and was later moved to a new location. Now Leon is the second largest city in Nicaragua and is home to two World Heritage Sites: the Ruins of Leon Viejo and the Cathedral of Leon. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

This photo taken on Sept. 23, 2024 shows a city view of Leon, Nicaragua. Leon Viejo (meaning Old Leon) was built in 1524. It was damaged by volcanic eruptions and earthquakes and was later moved to a new location. Now Leon is the second largest city in Nicaragua and is home to two World Heritage Sites: the Ruins of Leon Viejo and the Cathedral of Leon. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

This photo taken on Sept. 23, 2024 shows a museum in Leon Viejo, Nicaragua. Leon Viejo (meaning Old Leon) was built in 1524. It was damaged by volcanic eruptions and earthquakes and was later moved to a new location. Now Leon is the second largest city in Nicaragua and is home to two World Heritage Sites: the Ruins of Leon Viejo and the Cathedral of Leon. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)