Diverse is the best word to describe Mexico City, and its diversity manifests itself in every imaginable way. Modern mixed with historical. Architecture influenced by centuries of differing rule: Aztec, Spanish and French. New, prospering neighborhoods lie next to poor struggling ones. Pollution and beauty. Growth and crime. It’s the second largest city in the [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Mexico’
May 19, 2010 by Laurie · 5 Comments
Filed under: Mexico
Social Tagging: Mexico • Mexico City • National Palace • Templo Mayor • travel • Zocalo
Filed under: Mexico
Social Tagging: Mexico • Mexico City • National Palace • Templo Mayor • travel • Zocalo
May 13, 2010 by Laurie · 2 Comments
Filed under: Mexico
Social Tagging: Mexico • Mexico City • travel • travel safety tips
Filed under: Mexico
Social Tagging: Mexico • Mexico City • travel • travel safety tips
I’ve visited Mexico twice in the last four months. The first trip was to the colonial cities of Aguascalientes and Zacatecas in central Mexico for New Year’s, which I wrote about a bit ago (Colonial Mexico), and then recently to Mexico City for Easter.
I have to say that I was a little surprised by the [...]
April 23, 2010 by Laurie · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Mexico
Social Tagging: colonial cities • Mexico • travel • Zacatecas
Filed under: Mexico
Social Tagging: colonial cities • Mexico • travel • Zacatecas
A vacation in Mexico usually brings to mind either a resort getaway in Cancun, Acapulco, or Cabo San Lucas, or an exploration of Mexico City’s many cultural influences. But the colorful colonial cities in central Mexico offer a unique destination alternative full of charm and culture and a key to understanding an important piece of [...]
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