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A colorful past rich in Mexican history (Intrigue! Revolt!) is just part of the charm of this now-mellow colonial city. 
Mexico City's literary circleThe Centro Historico area is the nation's repository of rare and antique bookstores. 
Mexico's family-friendly hot spotsConsider heading to locales in Nayarit and Oaxaca, where surf, sun and inexpensive attractions have been a hit for one family of four. 
A trip to Mexico's Museum of DrugsArmy Capt. Claudio Montane wants one thing clear from the start: This place is not not a narco-museum. The point is not... |
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