The Yutacan open road

Ridiculous Topes and Menacing Chihuahuas - Valladolid

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March 22nd 2010
Today was a day of transport, a flight followed by a bumpy car trip to Valladolid on the Yutacan Peninsula. The Yutacan peninsula is probably the most frequented part of Mexico for tourists since it is home to gorgeous beaches (Cancun) as well as Mayan temples. Given our limited time, we decided to forgo the Mayan sightseeing in favor of seeing those in Guatemala, and instead, devote our little ... read more

North America » Mexico » Yucatán » Valladolid

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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