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East of the Lempu the largest place is Chinameca, which is inhabited by 

 Indians and half-castes. San 3Li<juel, lying farther east on the river of that 

 name, derives some importance from its fairs, which are frequented by traders 



from all parts of Central America and Mexico. Its seaport of La Union stands on 

 one of the numerous sheltered inlets of Fonseca Bay where excellent anchorage is 

 afforded at about a mile from the shore. 



