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April 4th 2006

Published: April 8th 2006

Mexico City has the reputation of being one of the most dangerous cities in the world. It is also known as one of the largest and most polluted cities in the Americas. I was told by many Mexicans who have lived there that it was an unfriendly city where everyone just rushed about, not noticing the things going on around them, and I was told by many travelers that Mexico City was a jewel set in t... Read Full Entry

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Keith Martin

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I am from Georgia, but I have lived in California for the past few years. I have been working as an engineer since I got out of school six years ago. I have grown tired of working the never changing rat race of ‘normal life’, so I am embarking on a multi-year round the world journey, a retirement of sorts, beginning with a winter contract job in Antarctica. From there, who knows where I will go, but I plan on seeing the whole world and all of the unique cultures, remote wildernesses and amazing history that this planet has to offer. I am planning on traveling as inex... full info

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Several Layers of Construction

Supposedly Templo Mayor was built on the location that the wondering Aztecs finally saw the eagle on a cactus eating a snake, a symbol which now adorns the flag of Mexico.

City Utilities

Much of what can be seen of Templo Mayor was once under beautiful colonial buildings as can be seen by the utilities that remain, which cut right through the ancient structures.

Templo Mayor (2)

Some more of the well preserved ruins of Templo Mayor. This portion is actually a nearly complete pyramid that has sunk so much that the base still can't be reached.

Templo Mayor (3)

Much of the art and pigmentation are in excellent condition at the Templo Mayor site.

The Scull Rack

Much of the art and pigmentation are in excellent condition at the Templo Mayor site.

Coyolxauhqui

This is one of the items found during excavations and is a big reason why the site was excavated in the first place.

View from the Hostel

We sat on this balcony most nights playing cards or talking.

Night at the Zocalo

This is one of the large colonial buildings surrounding the zocalo.

The Cathedral

The cathedral on the zocolo is sinking at an alarming rate, so major work is being done to stop it.

Punk Rock Show

This was the day that I went to the punk market, which turned out to be a lot of fun.

A Parting Shot of the Flag

The flag in the zocolo was the biggest one I have ever seen.

20th September 2006

blt
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good photos
typical views of the worlds's largest city. ! so much to experience see and do. no two people can describe mexico city exactly the same. good photos.

1st November 2006

ragsw
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Mexico City
My wife and I are coming to visit Mexico City next September. Your descriptions and photos have motivated us even more. Thanks

13th January 2010

guillermo
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pyramids
I really think that mexico is beautifull

17th October 2010