Navy Ship in Puerto de Veracruz

Half way point

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January 29th 2013
Well I've been in Mexico for 4.5 weeks now and thats half the trip done. Crazy how quickly time goes. As you know I was meant to be in Oaxaca for a few extra weeks but plans changed and I decided I'd go and see a bit more of the country. Choice was between Veracruz and Villahermosa. Villahermosa lost out due to the fact I couldn't find a hostel there (the 13 hour bus ride wasn't to ... read more

North America » Mexico » Veracruz » Xalapa

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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