This Mexican journey combined several classic, Mexican colonial cities with the unrivaled splendors of the ancient cities of the Maya.
Beginning in Mexico City (and the nearby ancient city of Teohtihuacan), we wandered through the "Silver Cities" of central Mexico - San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato and Morelia - before flying off to the Yucatan.
After a relaxing for a few days on the island of Isla Mujeres (the laid-back neighbor of Cancun), we drove down the coast to Playa del Carmen and then onto the ruins of Coba and Chichen Itza.
Date(s): June/July 1992. Album by David Kohl. Photos by David Kohl & Ross Rosenberg. 1 - 16 of 37 Total. 4206 Visits.
Young dancers Young dancers crossing a street in downtown Mexico City.
Stairwell Stairwell in the Maria Christina Hotel in Mexico City.
Teotihuacan Looking down the Avenue of the Dead from the Pyramid of the Moon. The ancient city of Teotihuacan is an hour bus ride from Mexico City.
Teotihuacan Construction of the Pyramid of the Sun began in 100 AD. The city of Teotihuacan reached its zenith in 500 AD with a population of 200,000. By 700 AD it was abandoned.
Summer Solistice We arrived on the summer solistice - a day of celebration at Teotihaucan. The Pyramid of the Sun is the third largest pyramid in the world.
Atop the Pyramid of the Moon The Pyramid of the Sun can be seen in the background. Teotihaucan means "place where gods were born" reflecting the Aztec belief that the universe was created here.
Pyramid of the Sun At 210 feet high, the Pyramid of the Sun is only half as high as the great pyramid at Cheops.
The best way down The best way down these pyramids is often accomplished on your butt - as Ross demonstrates here.
Imitation
Volkswagen Bug "The" rental car throughout Mexico at the time. On its hood is spread our essential travel meal - peanut butter, jam and bread.
San Miguel de Allende La Parroquia church was reconstructed in the 19th century in the gothic style.
San Miguel de Allende building profile
Market in Guanajuato Guanajuato was one of the richest cities in the world in the 19th century. It had the third largest silver mine in the world.
Teatro Juarez Built in 1903, it is often the site of performances during the annual Cervantes Festival.
Underground roadways These roadways once served as viaducts for the nearby Rio Gaunajuato. Today they serve as a subterranean nightmare for inattentive drivers.
Gaunajuato raodway At any moment, a street will plunge underground only to emerge several blocks later - completely baffling any unsuspecting drivers.
