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Mexico Dec 2008 Day 9: Chichén Itzá

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December 20th 2008
Total Distance: 0 miles / 0 kmMouse: 0,0Chichen Itza This was supposed to be our beach day. Woke up a bit sore after the accident, debated for a while but finally decided to go to Chichen Itza. Round two was successful. We walked around for about 5 hrs marvelling at one of the new seven Wonders of the World. Significant ruins are the 'El Castillo' or main pyramid, the Ball Court, The Temple of W ... read more

North America » Mexico » Yucatán » Chichén Itzá

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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