A-maize-ing

Catching up on Mayan history

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February 28th 2007
Blogger Doug Merida used to be the colonial capital of Mexico. Nowadays it is the starting point for most expeditions into the Yucatan Pennisula. We had a day to ourselves today to do as we please. We walked from our hotel into the city centre and went to the Governors house, home to some awesome murals depicting the life and struggle of the mayans. They were huge and amazingly painted. ... read more

North America » Mexico » Yucatán » Merida

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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