Hostel in San Cristobal

Palanque

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April 13th 2009
April 12, Sunday Happy Easter ! We packed up, met for breakfast again, and then said our goodbyes to Rafa, Neder and Carla. They had to hit the tollway to Vera Cruz, about 10 hours and 800+ kilometers of hard riding in front of them. Deb and I had a nice easy days ride to Palanque, only about 210 kilometers away. This time we took it pretty easy, and I was able to see much more of the views ... read more

North America » Mexico » Chiapas » Palenque

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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