Oaxaca ruins

Oaxaca

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December 5th 2005
Oaxaca is a picturesque colonial town, it has several churches, markets and squares surrounded by typical Mexican buildings and cafes. When we were there the main square was full of Christmas poinsettias which seemed strange in the heat. During our short stay we went to visit the nearby Mayan temples of Monte Alban. They were smaller and more 'ruined' than those of Teotihuacan but they were a ... read more

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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