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The Markets of San Cristobal  
   

The Markets of San Cristobal

We heard not to buy things from stores in S.C. because they actually buy the products from Guatemela and then triple the price. Always buy in the markets from the indigenous people.
San Cristobal de las Casas

August 1st 2007
After a good breakfast (which will be discuss later) with Carlos' family...we were off, but this time, we didn't need to take the bus. Carlos' family offered to take us to San Cristobal de las Casas, which was a nice change of pace, so the 7 of us carefully organized ourselves in the car. Lucky for us 2 of the 7 were lap sitters, Grace on my and Johnny on his mom, Carla. It was less than an ... read more
North America » Mexico » Chiapas » San Cristobal de las Casas

Mexican Flag 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
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