Out walking

High in Chiapas

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August 14th 2007
We left the scortching heat for the cool air and showers high in the mountains of Chiapas. This town reminds us alot of the highlands of Guatemala because of the cultural and geographic similarities. The food is good and we have even managed a little shopping. Swamped with Italian tourist here though. ... read more

North America » Mexico » Chiapas » San Cristobal de las Casas

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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