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San Cristobel a city like no other

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February 24th 2007
Blogger Doug Today we made our way across the border to San Cristobel in Mexico. The border was the most disorganised crossing we have ever experienced. There were literally hawkers, chickens, market stalls scattered all over the place. If we didnt have Ben to lead us to the table for a stamp I don't think we would have found it. San Cristobel is a bit like Antigua but bigger and les ... read more

North America » Mexico » Chiapas » San Cristobal de las Casas

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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