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El Castillo at Chichen Itza  
   

El Castillo at Chichen Itza

Chichen Itza

June 7th 2011
Taking advantage of staying the previous night at accommodation at the back entrance of the Zona de Arqeulogica Chichen Itza we were up early and first in line for the 8 am opening of the site. Chichen Itza was the religious and governmental centre of the Mayan empire for over 6 centuries and is listed as one of the modern seven wonders of the ancient world. As such it has been a must see attra ... read more
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Mexican Flag 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
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