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Arriving in Guanajauto

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January 6th 2007
Since arriving in Guanajuato yesterday, I have spoken more Spanish than in I did in all of 2006, toured the entire city with our familia and found time to get in about 16 hours of sleep. I love this place! Nestled in the mountains of central Mexico, Guanajuato is storybook charming. The narrow cobblestone streets wind around courtyards, parks, churches and cafes. The stone houses, stores, churches ... read more

North America » Mexico » Guanajuato

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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