View from the malecon Cameche

Campeche and Merida

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November 17th 2008
The city name of Campeche is translated from the Mayan; 'Lord Sun Sheep Tick' a less appealing sounding destination. The guide book claims that it's an undiscovered gem'. It is certainly very charming with pastel painted buildings, all shorter than the cathedral. It had an air of Amsterdam on the Caribbean about it. The claim that it was untouristy was true and that was because there ... 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