Campeche street at night

With bronze of Henry Morgan who went from notorious pirate to a Caribbean Governor as reward for the wealth he brought to Britain.

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Day 12 Uxmal Maya archaeological site & Merida

November 18th 2015
After a brief walk last night around the walled town of Campeche we did a similar walking tour this morning. The difference was stark as the evening was alive with atmosphere but still asleep early before we needed to leave. The town sits on the Atlantic coast with beautifully restored colonial mansions and official buildings inside the wall. Fortified ramparts built as a defensive effort again ... read more

North America » Mexico » Yucatán » Merida

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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