Kerry, Sally n' Claire

Mexico . . . . .

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September 10th 2006
The border town of Tijuana could not be more different from the US, however, this place is not typical of any mexican town as it is so close to the US. Americans come here to buy cheap medicine and cheap beer and this is reflected in the number of pharmacies and bars. We visited with a hostel organised shopping trip because prices there are so low compared with the US and the place is famous f ... read more

North America » Mexico » Baja California » Tijuana

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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