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Week of culture and craziness

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July 2nd 2011
This week has been a well cultured week. Went to the casa azul (Frida Kahlos blue house), then to a Tutankhamun exhibition, then finally to the Diego Rivera museum. Oh i also for got to mention that i put on my stab proof vest and ventured out to Tepito (apparently one of the most dangerous parts of the city) to see the shrine of the Santa muerte (saint death). After having asked for directions ... read more

North America » Mexico » Distrito Federal » Mexico City » Polanco

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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