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San Cristobal

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October 22nd 2008
Suprisingly well rested after our overnight bus journey we reach the sunny skies and friendly faces of San Cristobal at around 10am. We are greeted by Alex who informs us of his new hostel run by he and his mother. We immediately warm to him and his offer and it is not until we have spoken to a few more people that we realise the 100 peso’s is per person rather than per room. Searching for ... 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