Posada Doña Blanca

León


In a modern Nicaraguan family's home, this downtown oasis is all cool open spaces with colonial flourishes. Rooms are comfortable, and the central courtyard is a lovely place to relax on a hot afternoon. The staff are not likely to be recipients of the Mr/Miss Congeniality prize, however.


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