Teotihuacan

Mexico City, Mexico

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June 14th 2006
Stayed in a great hostel in Mexico City, saw the pyramids at Teotihuacan, visited lots of old sinking churches (the city is built on an old lake so it’s gradually sinking.. not to mention experiences the odd earthquake of two, which doesn’t help!) and wandered the streets in the old historic quarter (by day!).. but 2 days was enough.. it’s HUGE! ... read more

North America » Mexico » Distrito Federal » Mexico City

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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