Chichen Itza Photo 20

Chichen Itza

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December 10th 2010
Wednesday, up early and literally grabbed breakfast as soon as the buffet opened and then caught the shuttle to the bus tour which left the hotel lobby at 7:10. The tour left the parking bus lot at around 8:30 and we were on the road to Chichen Itza. With a stop en-route at the Cnote, a sink hole where the Mayan would sacrifice young women to the Rain God. If you happen to a bathing suit with you ... read more

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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