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Alex of The Jungle

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September 3rd 2008
After San Cristobal, I headed off to Palenque, to see one of Mexico's most impressive ruins. I didn't actually stay in Palenque (the city) because the town itself is not very nice. I stayed in the El Pachan jungle which is closer to the ruins. My cabin was literally in the middle of the jungle. Very cool. They cleared off walkways and such, so it's not like I needed a machete to make my way t ... read more

North America » Mexico » Chiapas » El Panchan

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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