Uman

Uxmal, Chompoton

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November 10th 2008
Today was the first of many long driving days. We left at 06:45 to have breakfast at a local market in Uman. We had panuchos (with beans) and salbutes (no beans) and a fresh fruit platter. Even though it was fried it still hit the spot. A meat market was next door so we went and took a look. It’s really not that much different from traditional markets in China and while some may question th ... read more

North America » Mexico » Yucatán » Uxmal

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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