The boat slowed, heading straight for a rock protruding from the river. Then I saw it. Perfectly camouflaged and from another era was an alligator (or was it a crocodile?) sunning itself on the rock. We were only 10 feet from it, far too close for my comfort. The walls of the Canyon del Sumidero […]
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The morning did not bode well for our day’s scheduled adventure. Both Martin and I were not feeling our best. Each of us had a fragile stomach that morning. As I sat on the curb sipping my Americano and waiting for our ride, I wondered if this adventure was a good idea. We were on
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If El Madresal was absent of tourists, Las Grutas de Rancho Nuevo was full of them. Las Grutas are a 15 minute taxi/collectivo ride from San Cristobal de las Casas. Discovered in 1947 by Vicente Kramsky, these massive caves are impressive. Rancho Nuevo was also the site of a significant battle during the Las Zapatistas
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Six months. I can’t believe Martin and I have been on the road for six months. I also can’t believe we are only in Mexico! I thought for sure we’d be in South America by now! Another traveler mentioned she had the same experience with Mexico. She had intended to travel down to South America
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