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La Posada Del Doctor, León, Nicaragua

Ceramic Pig Located In The Lobby
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Upon first arrival, one is struck by the wide assortment of knick-knacks scatter around the hotel. Here was a large ceramic pig sitting on the ground just in front of the check-in desk.


La Posada Del Doctor external link   •  Parque San Juan 300m al oeste   •  León, Nicaragua   •  (Photo posted Wednesday 18 January 2012)   •  (Photo taken 12:21:09 Wednesday 16 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B12_0938
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A Pleasant Patio Open To The Yard
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Just inside and around the corner from the front desk was a patio filled with chairs and two low tables. A comfortable place to rest during the day, or to gather before taking off on an adventure.


La Posada Del Doctor external link   •  Parque San Juan 300m al oeste   •  León, Nicaragua   •  (Photo posted Wednesday 18 January 2012)   •  (Photo taken 12:21:19 Wednesday 16 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B12_0939
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The Central Yard With Sculpture
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The central yard was littered with small sculptures. The fountain was not running that day because of the threat of rain.


La Posada Del Doctor external link   •  Parque San Juan 300m al oeste   •  León, Nicaragua   •  (Photo posted Wednesday 18 January 2012)   •  (Photo taken 12:21:40 Wednesday 16 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B12_0941
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A Statue Of A Doctor
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One of the sculptures littering the grounds was this small one depicting a doctor in honor of the name of the hotel.


La Posada Del Doctor external link   •  Parque San Juan 300m al oeste   •  León, Nicaragua   •  (Photo posted Wednesday 18 January 2012)   •  (Photo taken 12:48:33 Wednesday 16 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B12_0946
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The Street In Front Of The Hotel
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This was the street in front of the hotel (the hotel shown to the left just beyond the blue pole). It was a short walk from here to a large public square.


La Posada Del Doctor external link   •  Parque San Juan 300m al oeste   •  León, Nicaragua   •  (Photo posted Wednesday 18 January 2012)   •  (Photo taken 12:50:17 Wednesday 16 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B12_0949
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A Bell Over The Breakfast Kitchen
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The only meal served was a light breakfast each day. Here was a bell hung far above the small breakfast area.


La Posada Del Doctor external link   •  Parque San Juan 300m al oeste   •  León, Nicaragua   •  (Photo posted Wednesday 18 January 2012)   •  (Photo taken 06:39:01 Thursday 17 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B12_1009
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A Turtle Inhabited The Lawn
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A turtle (actually several turtles) inhabited the lawn and only emerged early in the morning. The breakfast staff would give then crusts of bread to eat.


La Posada Del Doctor external link   •  Parque San Juan 300m al oeste   •  León, Nicaragua   •  (Photo posted Wednesday 18 January 2012)   •  (Photo taken 06:39:38 Thursday 17 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B12_1010
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Dove On Roof In Early Morning
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A dove stood on the crown of the hotel roof early in the morning, just catching that early light.


La Posada Del Doctor external link   •  Parque San Juan 300m al oeste   •  León, Nicaragua   •  (Photo posted Wednesday 18 January 2012)   •  (Photo taken 06:40:44 Thursday 17 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B12_1011
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Lover Statue In Abstract On Lawn
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A sculpture of two lovers kissing in abstract was one of a few sculptures scattered around the yard.


La Posada Del Doctor external link   •  Parque San Juan 300m al oeste   •  León, Nicaragua   •  (Photo posted Wednesday 18 January 2012)   •  (Photo taken 06:48:28 Friday 18 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B12_1496
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Peasant Woman Stature On The Porch
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A statue of a peasant woman stood on the porch next to one of the rooms. The statue was less than a meter tall.


La Posada Del Doctor external link   •  Parque San Juan 300m al oeste   •  León, Nicaragua   •  (Photo posted Wednesday 18 January 2012)   •  (Photo taken 06:48:36 Friday 18 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B12_1497
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The Breakfast Nook
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The breakfast nook only sat about eight people at a time. Fortunately the breakfasts were small so eating was swift.


La Posada Del Doctor external link   •  Parque San Juan 300m al oeste   •  León, Nicaragua   •  (Photo posted Wednesday 18 January 2012)   •  (Photo taken 06:49:04 Friday 18 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B12_1499
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The Patio Was Open To The Lawn
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The patio was open to the lawn and was a peaceful place to wait for others, or to just sit and read a book or tablet or to use the wireless Internet access.


La Posada Del Doctor external link   •  Parque San Juan 300m al oeste   •  León, Nicaragua   •  (Photo posted Wednesday 18 January 2012)   •  (Photo taken 06:49:56 Friday 18 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B12_1502
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Handmade Pots Decorated The Patio Tables
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A couple of handmade pots decorated one of the two patio tables. These were just two of the fine quality pots available in Nicaragua internal link.


La Posada Del Doctor external link   •  Parque San Juan 300m al oeste   •  León, Nicaragua   •  (Photo posted Wednesday 18 January 2012)   •  (Photo taken 06:50:18 Friday 18 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B12_1503
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The Main Entry And Front Desk
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The main entry to the hotel was through a small gate that was generally locked. The painting on the wall echoed the theme of doctors.


La Posada Del Doctor external link   •  Parque San Juan 300m al oeste   •  León, Nicaragua   •  (Photo posted Wednesday 18 January 2012)   •  (Photo taken 06:50:48 Friday 18 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B12_1505
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The Front Desk
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A statue of a bellboy greeted visitors with a "Welcome" sign in two languages. The front desk was just cluttered enough to be comfortable.


La Posada Del Doctor external link   •  Parque San Juan 300m al oeste   •  León, Nicaragua   •  (Photo posted Wednesday 18 January 2012)   •  (Photo taken 06:51:13 Friday 18 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B12_1506
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A Conference And Meeting Room
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A large conference room was available for meetings. None were due that day, but in earlier days the floor had been filled with chairs.


La Posada Del Doctor external link   •  Parque San Juan 300m al oeste   •  León, Nicaragua   •  (Photo posted Wednesday 18 January 2012)   •  (Photo taken 06:52:06 Friday 18 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B12_1508
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Electric Water Heater In Shower Head
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There was no hot water. Instead an electric water heater was used as a shower head. A switch on it selected between cold, warm, and hot. Wire and wire nuts connected it to 110v power. Although it appeared makeshift, it worked well enough to get get clean.


La Posada Del Doctor external link   •  Parque San Juan 300m al oeste   •  León, Nicaragua   •  (Photo posted Wednesday 18 January 2012)   •  (Photo taken 06:58:26 Friday 18 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B12_1513
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Porch Decor
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The porch outside the rooms was decorated with tables, plants, sculptures, and wall hanging art.


La Posada Del Doctor external link   •  Parque San Juan 300m al oeste   •  León, Nicaragua   •  (Photo posted Wednesday 18 January 2012)   •  (Photo taken 07:04:38 Friday 18 November 2011)   •  © 2012 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B12_1518
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