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Viva Mexico Wrap-Up Posted by on Jul 17, 2012

Well, it’s been a fun couple of months sharing stories and videos from my trip to Mexico with everyone here on the Transparent Spanish blog. Before I say “adiós”, here’s a little wrap-up of my trip, with some basic information and links to my previous posts in sequential order. For those of you hoping to…

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Beach Bummin’ and Exploring in Tulum Posted by on Jun 6, 2012

Most people who come into Tulum do so on a tour bus, stopping only at the ruins for a few hours and then heading back to one of the bigger resort areas like Cancun or Playa del Carmen. For those who choose to stay in Tulum a few days, however, there’s plenty to do and…

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Tulum Ruins (Video) Posted by on May 25, 2012

One of the best preserved Mayan cities, the ruins at Tulum are a fascinating place to visit. With stunning views of the Caribbean Sea and incredible Mayan architecture and artwork, a day spent here is a day well spent on any trip to Mexico.

Valladolid, Mexico Posted by on Apr 9, 2012

After a big day of exploring the ruins at Chichen Itza, we caught a bus and headed to Valladolid. A small city located in the Yucatán, it was founded by Don Francisco de Montejo “The Nephew” in 1543 and named after the then Spanish capital. His uncle of the same name, who founded the city…

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Chichen Itza Video Posted by on Mar 20, 2012

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, the ruins at Chichen Itza are a must-see if you should find yourself traveling in Mexico. Take a short tour of the ancient Mayan city and learn some of its history with this fun, informative video.