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A paradise in and of itself, Canún is loaded with things to do. At first its the beach that draws us... But the Paradise doesn’t end there. Offering fine cuisine through a vast assortment of international restaurants, and also possessing many luxurious hotels, a thrilling nightlife, excellent shopping at the many duty-free malls, and artisan markets where bartering is the key to a cheap price, Cancun is the place to be. This city is also the jumping off point for exploring the ancient, mysterious world of...
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Once in Mérida, a great way to start is by settling into a Mérida hotel and treating yourself to savory papadzules, washed down with a refreshing horchata. Next, you may want to relax in one of the numerous small plazas and take in the historic architecture in the heart of the city. Many of these Colonial-era buildings are said to have been built using sacred stones from indigenous temples that formerly stood here. In the city streets, while you will notice women wearing brightly colored, embroidered...
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Mérida; Update 6

By alerules,

Today, we will be visiting the UNAY (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Yucatán) or National Autonomous University of Yucatan. "Ciudad Universitaria" (University City) is UNAY's main campus, located within the Paraiso borough in the northern part of Mérida. It was designed by Architects from Yucatan, Mexico and others, and it encloses the Estadio Olímpico Universitario, about 40 faculties and institutes, the Cultural Center, an ecological reserve, the Central Library (Above^), and a few museums. It was built...
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Mérida; Update 3

By alerules,

This is my last 1 pic update!!! be ready to be amazed in the next Update!!! jajaja jk... Mérida is one of the most important economic hubs in Latin America. The city proper (Federal District) produces 30.6% of the country's gross domestic product. According to a study conducted by The Yucatec Stock Exchange, Mérida had a GDP of $376 billion, ranking as the ninth richest city in the world after the greater areas of Tokyo, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Paris, London and Osaka/Kobe, Mexico City and the...
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Mérida; Update 5

By alerules,

Let's Start the day in the Zócalo, Yucatan... Also known as the Historic Quarter, the third largest in the world, just after Moscow and Mexico City. The SRE Towers, also known as the Ti'hó Towers, The Secretariat of Foreign Affairs (Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores) they are the government department responsible for Yucatan's foreign affairs. As we continue, the climate got a bit worse, and it started to rain, luckily it was already late. The Rain stopped, and now we will be able to see how this towers...
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Mérida; Update 2

By alerules,

Left in seclusion for many years because of the difficulty of traveling to Mérida the people of this region have cultivated a distinct contemporary society that is unique in the World. Mérida is a safe place to visit and the people are warm and friendly. "I asked a friend once about crime in Mérida and he simply stated that there was no place to run there". Being such a close-knit society I took it to mean that violent acts of crime are simply not committed here that often because they are more or less one...
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Mérida; Update 4

By alerules,

The First Complete Update!!! Mérida is a very special place for shoppers. Anything that is made in Mérida is available here along with countless imported designer items. Large modern malls and upscale neighborhoods, that seem like they were developed just for shopping complete with more traditional shops, sidewalk vendors and outdoor markets. This city offers it's visitors one of the ultimate shopping experiences available anywhere in the world. For tourists that are seeking the upscale shops and malls,...
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