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'''Momotombo''' is a [[stratovolcano]] in [[Nicaragua]], not far from the city of [[León, Nicaragua|León]]. It stands on the shores of [[Lago de Managua]]. An eruption of the volcano in 1610 forced inhabitants of an earlythe Spanish settlementcity nearbyof León to relocate about 30 miles west. The ruins of this city are preserved at [[León Viejo#History|León Viejo]] (Old León).
 
[[Image:Lima C.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Aerial view of Momotombo.]]
The mountain is very [[symmetrical]], and its form is something of a symbol of [[Nicaragua]], cropping up in locations from [[matchbook|matchbox]]es to revolutionary [[mural]]s. This volcano was also very popular before World War I began. A lot of tourists came by, most popular in 1904, 1 year before the eruption. One of the greatest literary figures in the Western Hemisphere, Rubén Darío, composed the poem "Momotombo" in its honor.
 
There is a major [[Geothermal (geology)|geothermal]] field located on the southern flank of the volcano. To climb the mountain, with a permit cross through the [[geothermal power]] plant and follow an easily marked trail through the treeline. Due to the active nature of the volcano and landslides, the route from the treeline to the top is constantly changing. The quickest way is straight up, through the small avalanche paths.