Ruins in the Jungle

El Tajín was a wonderful site with impressive buildings and a jungle setting.

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April 13th 2006
I had two reasons for wanting to venture, seemingly way off of the "gringo trail", to the gulf coast state of Veracruz, the jungle enshrouded ruins of El Tajín and the once mighty fortress of San Juan De Ulúa, but I found so much more than I expected. During the bus ride I watched the scenery change from the parched, desert-like landscape surrounding Mexico City and the pine forests on its frin ... read more

North America » Mexico » Veracruz

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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