Loveliest of lovely archs

Dia de las ruinas

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August 18th 2011
Now this is somethin’ We embark on Ruta Puuc, heading eastish out of Tikul along two-lane highways. It’s not hard to navigate around this area if what you’re seeking is along a highway. There just aren’t that many roads. Plus there’s a surplus of signs reminding drivers not to speed or litter and of course, the lineup of upcoming towns. I’m driving this time and I quickly relax in ... read more

North America » Mexico » Yucatán » Uxmal

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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