Through the Highlands

No way out.

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August 7th 2002
Overnight in Zipolite I had been eaten alive, I'm unsure whether it was the fleas from the dogs, or mosquitoes... I think it was a combination of both. The ironic thing was that if I had not been as pissed I would have noticed the mosquito net over the bed and used it. Anyway - enough beach already, a trip to San Cristobal scene of historic Hispanic architecture and near the fantastic Mayan Ruins ... read more

North America » Mexico » Oaxaca » Zipolite

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The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the worst... ... read more