Cross at Central Square with mothers day figure and Zapatista Poster

Revolution de Zapatista

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May 11th 2006
Hello out there, Well we made it to San Cristobal de las casas. After a ten hour bus ride through the Guatemalan Mountains we passed the Mexican border without trouble. Mexico definitely has a different pace of life. This city has a modern culture behind its 17th century Colonial archetecture. The streets are crowded with teens wearing Iron Maiden t-shirts and Von Dutch Caps with Puma sneakers. A ... 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