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TEOTIHUACAN, MEXICO - 28 DECEMBER 2015: Scenic view of Pyramid of the Sun and Avenue of the dead in Teotihuacan, near Mexico city

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Why visit Around Mexico City

With its daunting size and seemingly endless sprawl, the megalopolis of Mexico City might seem like a challenge to escape from, but even if you’re in Mexico’s capital for only a week, the ancient ruins, pueblos mágicos (magical villages) and stunning mountain landscape of the surrounding area should not be missed. Mexico City – like many capitals – has little in common with even its closest neighbors.

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Maya Ruins and Mexican Cenotes: Yucatan Peninsula in 10 Days

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  1. 1 Cooking traditional and in-season Maya fare with the Nuevo Durango community
  2. 2 Visiting a trio of unique cenotes on a guided cycling tour through Chemuyil
  3. 3 Boating through the pink, flamingo-clad waters of Río Lagartos and Las Coloradas
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