Wall of skulls

Chichen Itza

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December 5th 2010
Hola, We got up early, but didnt leave the hostel until late (after the previous entry and many other things we had to do). about 10am we wandered down to the bus terminal, but on the way found a colectivo (minibus) that goes to chichen itza for only 20pesos each instead of the 60 we would hae paid on the bus. we had to wait half an hour for it to leave but we didnt mind. It was a full colec ... read more

North America » Mexico » Quintana Roo

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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