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Highway to Palenque  
   

Highway to Palenque

196 k's, over 4 and a half hours of intense driving. We went from over 7500 feet above sea level to 500 feet. Switchbacks, 214 topes and 28 washouts make for a long drive!
Canadian Company, Huatulco and Chiapas - February 2012

February 29th 2012
Once back in Mexico City we got caught up on general housekeeping and prepared for company from Canada. Annette and Lionel arrived at 1 AM on Sunday morning, February 12th with big smiles and a backpack each. A short cab ride to the apartment and lots of visiting took place before we settled for the night. Maurice and I took the couches while our guests took our bedroom. Early next morning w ... 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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