Most Nicaraguans live their entire lives in the shadow of one volcano or another. Particularly striking is the road from Managua to Chinandega via León, which tracks along the bases of the Maribio volcanoes. They are tremendous.

Experience what it's like to live under the shadow of these active volcanoes. From L to R: San Cristobal, La Casita, Telica, Cerro Negro, El Hoyo

Click on the link below and scroll from left to right to appreciate what life is like under the shadow of volcanic menace.

photo courtesy of Marilyn Wood (a.k.a. Mom).