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The old colonial town of Querétaro is unusual in having retained the geometric street plan of the Spanish conqueror's side by side with the twisting alleys of the Indian quarters. The Otomi, the Tarasco, the Chichimeca, and the Spanish lived together peacefully in the town, which is notable for the many ornate civil and religious Baroque monuments from its golden age in ...
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Mexico is a huge country and encompasses epic landscapes from Northern deserts and snowy peaks of the Central Sierra, to the Jungle highlands of Southern Chiapas and the beaches of the Yucatán Peninsula. As spicy as salsa, intoxicating as tequila, and as surreal as all Frida Kahlo canvases, Mexico is gonna be a treat to your senses, energize your intellect and satisfy ...
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Mexican food that you must try Mexican culture consists of a lot of incredibly lavish traditions and festivals, and the landscape of this beautiful country features a warm and tropical climate, but one of the best things about Mexico is undoubtedly its traditional cuisine. Flavors from around the world have influenced Mexican dishes. Mexican cuisine is the assimilation of many other cuisines ...
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Board games have been played in most cultures and societies throughout history. Some games depended completely on player skill, while many other games required no decisions by the players and were decided purely by luck. The use of dice could decide everything from how many steps a player could move their token to how their forces fared in battle, or which resources ...
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Bul, also called Buul, Boolik, or Puluc, is a running-fight board game originating in Mesoamerica and is known particularly among several of the Maya peoples of Belize and the Guatemalan highlands. It is uncertain whether this game dates back to the pre-Columbian Maya civilization, or whether it developed in the post-colonial era after the arrival of the Spanish conquistadores. There is linguistic ...
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Patolli or patole is one of the oldest known games in America. It was a game of strategy and luck, played by commoners and nobles alike. It was reported by the conquistadors that Montezuma often enjoyed watching his nobles play the game at court. Patolli or variants of it was played by a wide range of pre-Columbian Mesoamerican cultures and known all ...
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Mexico City is a big megapolis, it is actually one of the most multi-layered, multi-faceted, and multi-cultural cities in the world. Mexico City is a capital with a life of its own. Colorfully marked hilltops as far as the eye can see, sprawl to the far reaches of the city. Exquisite restaurants and soulful markets offer excellent Mexican cuisine. Modernity sits side ...
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Should you hire a guide or travel agency in Mexico? By traveling on your own, you can explore each destination in the most personalized and unique way. As an independent traveler, you can avoid crowds of tourists and decide where and how much time to spend. This is easy if you speak Spanish and when traveling to well-known tourist places, but if ...
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Mexican "heroic cities" is a term used for Mexican cities that were recognized for their bravery and resistance against foreign invaders during the Mexican War of Independence and the French Intervention in Mexico. Back, in 2006, a commission was created to collect information on the 35 Mexican cities considered heroic. Today, the number of Mexican cities and towns with the word "Heroic" ...
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Traveling with pets is a lot easier these days because there are more pet-friendly accommodations available. If you would like to take your dog or cat with you on your vacation, there are a few steps you should take in advance. Mexican regulations allow travelers to enter the country with up to two dogs or cats, but if traveling by air, airlines ...
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