Country |
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Description |
Year Taken |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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House of Eleven Patios |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20023.jpg) |
Well in one of the courtyards. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20024.jpg) |
Typical street scene. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20025.jpg) |
Rooftop view. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20026.jpg) |
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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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20027.jpg) |
Differeing styles in the city centre. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20028.jpg) |
School exhibit about the 1991 Total Eclipse of the Sun. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20029.jpg) |
Mural showing Tarascan life in the Caltzontzin Theatre. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20030.jpg) |
Street market. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20031.jpg) |
Stall selling woven crafts. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20032.jpg) |
Sweet stall. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20033.jpg) |
The entrance to the market. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Patzcuaro |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20034.jpg) |
A group of Tarascans shopping. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Patzcuaro Lake |
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Patzcuaro Lake. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Patzcuaro Lake |
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The lake is dotted with islands and surrounded by mountains. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Patzcuaro Lake |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel02671.jpg) |
The lake contains extensive wetlands. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Patzcuaro Lake |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20036.jpg) |
The lake is set in a volcanic basin. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Patzcuaro Lake |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20037.jpg) |
The lake is at 1920m. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Patzcuaro Lake |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20038.jpg) |
One of the inhabited islands in the lake. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Patzcuaro Lake |
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Janitzio Island |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20039.jpg) |
Janitzio Island is topped with a 40m high concrete statue of Jose Maria Morellos. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Patzcuaro Lake |
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Janitzio Island |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20040.jpg) |
The island contains a large village. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Patzcuaro Lake |
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Janitzio Island |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel02668.jpg) |
The slopes of the island are extensively settled. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Patzcuaro Lake |
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Janitzio Island |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20041.jpg) |
The village comes down to the lake. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Patzcuaro Lake |
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Janitzio Island |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20042.jpg) |
View over the island. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Patzcuaro Lake |
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Janitzio Island |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20043.jpg) |
Belltower. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Patzcuaro Lake |
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Janitzio Island |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20044.jpg) |
The statue of Jose Maria Morellos was completed in the 1930s. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Patzcuaro Lake |
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Janitzio Island |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20045.jpg) |
The word janitzio means "place where it rains". |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Patzcuaro Lake |
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Janitzio Island |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20046.jpg) |
At the ferry jetty. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Patzcuaro Lake |
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Janitzio Island |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20047.jpg) |
Tarascan woman. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Patzcuaro Lake |
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Janitzio Island |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel02672.jpg) |
Tarascan woman weaving. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Patzcuaro Lake |
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Janitzio Island |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20048.jpg) |
View of other islands from Janitzio. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Patzcuaro Lake |
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Janitzio Island |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20049.jpg) |
View of the lake from the island. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Patzcuaro Lake |
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The lake is famous for the butterfly nets used by fishermen. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Tzintzuntzan |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20051.jpg) |
The ruined city of Tzintzuntzan. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Tzintzuntzan |
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The ancient city lies on the shores of Patzcuaro Lake. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Tzintzuntzan |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20053.jpg) |
Tzintzuntzan is the 14th century capital of the Tarascans. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Tzintzuntzan |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20054.jpg) |
The city dates from the 12th century. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Tzintzuntzan |
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Detail of the stonework. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Tzintzuntzan |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel02673.jpg) |
The curved structure is unusual in Central America. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Tzintzuntzan |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20056.jpg) |
The city is unusual for having never fallen to the Aztecs. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Tzintzuntzan |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20057.jpg) |
The city once had a popluation of over 25 thousand. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Tzintzuntzan |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20058.jpg) |
The modern town from the ruins. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Tzintzuntzan |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20059.jpg) |
The modern town of Tzintzuntzan. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Tzintzuntzan |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20060.jpg) |
Ceramics for sale. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
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Tzintzuntzan |
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A street full of ceramics. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Paricutin Volcano |
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The Paricutin Volcano is 2774m high. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Paricutin Volcano |
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Lava flow from the 1943 eruption. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Paricutin Volcano |
San Juan de Parangaricutiro |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20064.jpg) |
The 1943 eruption at San Juan de Parangaricutiro. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Paricutin Volcano |
San Juan de Parangaricutiro |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20065.jpg) |
The village of San Juan de Parangaricutiro was covered by the 1943 eruption. Only the church steeple remains. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Paricutin Volcano |
San Juan de Parangaricutiro |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20066.jpg) |
Lava flows around the church from the 1943 eruption. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Paricutin Volcano |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20067.jpg) |
Volcanic soil. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Paricutin Volcano |
Angahuan |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel02669.jpg) |
Angahuan is a Tarascan village. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Paricutin Volcano |
Angahuan |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20068.jpg) |
Angahuan is built on volcanic soil. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Paricutin Volcano |
Angahuan |
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The village church. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Paricutin Volcano |
Angahuan |
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Tarascan mother and child. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Paricutin Volcano |
Angahuan |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20071.jpg) |
Volcanic soil. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Michoacan |
Paricutin Volcano |
Angahuan |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel20072.jpg) |
Horses. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel02664.jpg) |
Guanajuato (2017m) is a pretty Spanish colonial town. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19948.jpg) |
Guanajuato is set among hilly terrain in a narrow valley. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19949.jpg) |
The old city is on many levels. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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The old city is full of narrow cobbled streets. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato became rich from its silver mines. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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Wrought iron balconies. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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The city is set in a narrow valley which makes its streets narrow and winding. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19954.jpg) |
One of the many small squares in the old city. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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Part of the city's underground street system. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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The city's underground tunnels keep surface traffic to a minimum. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19957.jpg) |
The narrow Alley of the Kiss. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19958.jpg) |
Pedestrian street. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19959.jpg) |
Street cafe. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19960.jpg) |
Cavallero. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel02665.jpg) |
Young artist. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19961.jpg) |
Balcony with flowers. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19962.jpg) |
Drinks delivery. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19963.jpg) |
Hillside view. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19964.jpg) |
Steps for the hills. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19965.jpg) |
Very narrow passageway between houses. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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Juarez Theatre |
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The Greek exterior of the Juarez Theatre. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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Juarez Theatre |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19967.jpg) |
The interior. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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Juarez Theatre |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19968.jpg) |
The Moorish style dome. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19969.jpg) |
Making ice cream. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19970.jpg) |
Narrow and steep streets. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19971.jpg) |
Covered street. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19972.jpg) |
Old woman. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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Valenciana Church |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19973.jpg) |
The Valenciana Church dates from 1788. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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Valenciana Church |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19974.jpg) |
The church is covered with gold leaf. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19975.jpg) |
Typical street scene in the old city. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19976.jpg) |
Archway. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19977.jpg) |
Small square. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19978.jpg) |
Residential street. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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Basilica of Our Lady |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19979.jpg) |
The Basilica of Our Lady. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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Basilica of Our Lady |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19980.jpg) |
The basilica dates from 1557. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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Church of San Diego |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19981.jpg) |
The ornately carved Church of San Diego. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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Church of San Diego |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel83055.jpg) |
The church is very richly carved. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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Church of San Diego |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel83056.jpg) |
Wooden image of The Virgin given by a Spanish king. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19982.jpg) |
The hilly old city. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19983.jpg) |
View from a tunnel. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19984.jpg) |
View of the old city. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
|
Guanajuato |
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Alhondiga de Granaditas |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19985.jpg) |
The Alhondiga de Granaditas was built in 1798 as a grain store. It later became a prison. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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Alhondiga de Granaditas |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19986.jpg) |
The Alhondiga was the site of the execution of Miguel Hildago, an early revolutionary. |
1991 |
Mexico |
Guanajuato |
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Guanajuato |
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Alhondiga de Granaditas |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel19987.jpg) |
Hook from which Miguel Hildago's head was hung in a cage. |
1991 |