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“Did you hear about the city that moved? Not inch by inch but all at once.” That’s how I like to introduce you to León’s story. You see, León wasn’t always here. The Presa Tres Ríos, as peaceful as it seems now, is a silent witness to León’s dramatic past. The original León, founded in 1524, stood near the mighty Momotombo volcano. But in 1610, Momotombo erupted, burying the city in ash and rubble. This devastated the inhabitants, who decided to relocate. They chose a new site near the indigenous settlement of Sutiaba. This new location, where we stand today, is what we now know as León. The Presa Tres Ríos, a testament to León’s resilience, holds not just water but the echoes of a city reborn.

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