Tag: Mexico
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Beneath the surface
Zacatecas in Mexico has a breathtaking landscape: ornate colonial buildings, rows of colorful houses up the hills, and winding cobblestoned alleyways in between. The city is vibrant yet uncrowded. The people are friendly. I’d be happy to stay here for weeks. Like many major Mexican cities, Zacatecas had a challenging colonization history. What made the town unique…
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Viva la vida
While wandering in San Luis Potosí’s historic center, I saw a musician in an alley. He was playing Coldplay’s Viva La Vida on a violin. Two people walked by and contributed to his violin box, but he seemed too into his performance to notice. His choice to play in this relatively quiet alley intrigued me. The Plaza de…
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Eres importante
Taco Y Tortas El Torito in San Luis Potosí is remarkable. Like many excellent street taco shops, El Torito offers delicious food with various options at reasonable prices, but it provides more than that. The stall is adjacent to a small storefront with ice-cold drinks in the fridge and a sink to wash your hands. The area is…