| Country |
Province
State |
Region |
City
Town |
District |
Site OR Event |
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Description |
Year
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| Mexico |
Jalisco |
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Guadalajara |
Tlaquepaque |
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Church stone relief work. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Jalisco |
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Guadalajara |
Tlaquepaque |
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 Quiet square. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Baja California Sur |
Baja California |
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Baja California is a peninsula. The southern part is semi-desert. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Baja California Sur |
Baja California |
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Young cactus. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Baja California Sur |
Baja California |
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Succulant cactus. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Baja California Sur |
Baja California |
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Giant cacti growing in the desert landscape. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Baja California Sur |
Baja California |
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Flowering cactus. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Baja California Sur |
Baja California |
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Desert bloom. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Baja California Sur |
Baja California |
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Woody cactus with flower. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Baja California Sur |
Baja California |
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Flowering cactus. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Baja California Sur |
Baja California |
San Jose del Cabo |
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San Jose del Cabo is a resort town in the South of the peninsula. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Baja California Sur |
Baja California |
San Jose del Cabo |
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Cacti growing in the street. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Baja California Sur |
Baja California |
San Jose del Cabo |
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Spectacular beach. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Baja California Sur |
Baja California |
San Jose del Cabo |
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Spanish style church. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Baja California Sur |
Baja California |
San Jose del Cabo |
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Flower decked street. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Baja California Sur |
Baja California |
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Desert mountains in the centre of the peninsula. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Baja California Sur |
Baja California |
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Table mountains in central Baja California. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Baja California Sur |
Baja California |
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Eclipse |
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Total eclipse of the Sun on 11 July 1991. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Baja California Sur |
Baja California |
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Eclipse |
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Total eclipse of the Sun. At just under 7 minutes, this was a long eclipse |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Baja California Sur |
Baja California |
San Lucas |
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Club in San Lucas, the most southerly town on the peninsula. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Baja California Sur |
Baja California |
San Lucas |
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Pristine beach. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Baja California Sur |
Baja California |
San Lucas |
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Spectacular coast with mountains. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Baja California Sur |
Baja California |
San Lucas |
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Cave by the beach. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Baja California Sur |
Baja California |
San Lucas |
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Narrow strip of land between the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Baja California Sur |
Baja California |
San Lucas |
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Isolated cove. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Baja California Sur |
Baja California |
San Lucas |
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Cabo San Lucas is on the southern tip of Baja California. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Baja California Sur |
Baja California |
San Lucas |
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The southern tip of San Lucas. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Baja California Sur |
Baja California |
San Lucas |
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Rock formations. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Baja California Sur |
Baja California |
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Sunset over the desert. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas (2400m) is a silver mining town. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas is a town of hilly narrow streets. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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At one time 20% of the country's silver came from the city. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Street stall. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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People enjoying a music festival. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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90% of Mexico's population is mestitzo (mixed Spanish and indigenous). |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Crowd greeting the visit of the President of Guatemala. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Musician. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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A mariachi band. The music originated in Central Mexico. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Convent of Guadaloup |
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The Convent of Guadaloup is Fransiscan. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Convent of Guadaloup |
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The entrance is very ornately carved. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Convent of Guadaloup |
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The elegant Capilla de Napoles. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Convent of Guadaloup |
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The interior of the Capilla de Napoles is almost pure gold. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Hidalgo Square. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Government Palace |
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The Government Palace was formerly a baron's mansion. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Government Palace |
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The interior courtyard. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Government Palace |
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Mexico is famous for its murals. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Cathedral |
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The Cathedral dates from 1752. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Cathedral |
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The Cathedral is carved from red sand stone. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Cathedral |
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The carved belltowers. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Cathedral |
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The Cathedral is covered with elaborate carvings. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Winding road in the old city. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Local crafts for sale. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Staircase. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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The town has many colonial buildings. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Santo Domingo Church. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Archway in the old city centre. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Calderon Theatre |
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The Calderon Theatre dates from the 19th century. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Calderon Theatre |
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The theatre entrance. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Calderon Theatre |
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Stained glass window. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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The Gonzales Ortega Market was contructed in 1889. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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The Gonzales Ortega Market contains many restaurants with local dishes. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Two men. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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San Agustin Convent. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Walking in the city centre. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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People in the centre. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Hilly street. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Street scene in the city centre. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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On the doorstep. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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El Eden is one of Mexico's richest silver mines. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Pedro Coronel Museum |
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Meso American masks used for festivals. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Pedro Coronel Museum |
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Pre-hispanic statuette. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Pedro Coronel Museum |
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Pre-hispanic head. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Pedro Coronel Museum |
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African masks. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
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Pedro Coronel Museum |
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Pre-Hispanic figure. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
Bufa Hill |
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Bufa Hill is the highest point in the city. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Zacatecas |
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Zacatecas |
Bufa Hill |
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View of the city from Bufa Hill. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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The pretty town of Patzcuaro (2174m). |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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Patzcuaro is the centre of the Tarascan people. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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The town was founded by the Tarascan people in 1324. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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Statue of Vasco de Quiroga, a Catholic priest who stood up for the Tarascans when the Spanish arrived. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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The Spanish settled in Patzcuaro in 1538. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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The city has distinctively painted houses. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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House of Eleven Patios |
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The House of Eleven Patios was originally a nunnary. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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House of Eleven Patios |
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The building once had eleven courtyards but only five remain. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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House of Eleven Patios |
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The building was constructed in 1742. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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House of Eleven Patios |
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Typically painted house in the complex. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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House of Eleven Patios |
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The complex was put together from adjacent houses. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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House of Eleven Patios |
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The buildings in the compex are workshops for craft making. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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House of Eleven Patios |
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Well in one of the courtyards. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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Typical street scene. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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Rooftop view. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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The Temple Sagrario was started in 1693 and took two centuries to complete. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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Differeing styles in the city centre. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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School exhibit about the 1991 Total Eclipse of the Sun. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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Mural showing Tarascan life in the Caltzontzin Theatre. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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Street market. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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Stall selling woven crafts. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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Sweet stall. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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The entrance to the market. |
1991 |
| Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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A group of Tarascans shopping. |
1991 |
