Chichén Itzá

Finally! A BIG city!

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September 8th 2008
Ah man, feels good to be in a big city! Yeah, I've been feeling homesick. I miss my family, my friends, and especially my dog, Pepe. I knew it'd hit me someday. Anyway, I'm currently in the city of Merida, located in the Mexican Yucatan close to the Gulf coast. I'm staying in a hostel that is right across the street from the downtown plaza (Plaza Grande) where all the action is. On Sunday, t ... read more

North America » Mexico » Yucatán » Merida

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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