Merida

Merida, cenote tour of Chunkanun

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November 9th 2008
I had a relaxing breakfast this morning before heading out to explore Merida. I went to check out some of Francisco Castro Pacheco’s paintings at Palacio del Gobierno. Most of them were about Mayans and the Spanish conquistadors. By this time many food vendors were setting up around the periphery of the main plaza. Nothing looked very appealing to me. I wandered around aimlessly for a bit a ... 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