Rivera Mural

Mexico City Highlights

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February 12th 2007
From our first impression until our last day, Mexico City exceeded all expectations. We were full-time tourists for the week so this entry is heavy on the pictures with a few highlights described below. Tuesday: We visited the Diego Rivera murals in the Palacio National. Recounting hundreds of years of Mexican history from Rivera’s perspective, the murals are mesmerizing. Entitled: “Epica ... read more

North America » Mexico » Distrito Federal » Mexico City

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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