Almost 200 cities in the world in more then sixty countries now have a metro system and billions of journeys are made on them each year. Here are some fascinating facts on a mode of transport which is part of everyday life in more and more cities across the globe.
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Southern Mexico is alluring and wildly diverse. From the surf havens of the Pacific coast to the sparsely populated rainforest of the Lacandón Jungle of the southernmost state of Chiapas, to incredible Mayan, Aztec, and Olmec archeological sites visitors have endless opportunities to explore the culture, nature, history, and heritage of this fascinating region.
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In the 21st century preservation efforts have restored many of these historic buildings and re tell the story of mission life .
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The best time to visit Guatemala is in the winter (December – March) when the weather is relatively dry and cool, avoiding the hot, sticky rainy season during the summer.
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Between the 1960s and 1980s especially, many locals turned to looting the ruins of numerous ancient Maya cities that were lost in the remote jungle, undiscovered by archaeologists, and selling the looted artworks they dug up to unscrupulous art dealers from the US in particular.
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