Palenque

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February 22nd 2017
Took Mex 186 to Escarega Junction, driving along way in dense treed surroundings with few towns. Two Military checks, no problems and no Entry.Hit a Cuota at Usumacinta 40 pesos. Road sign watch for monkeys and turtles was interesting. WE got rain 2nd time since Jan 5 , it lasted 10 mins. The Palenque Maya City of Temples about 500 miles southwest of Mexico City. It lies in Northern Chiapas, ne ... read more

North America » Mexico » Chiapas » Palenque

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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