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Only in Mexico!

July 28th 2007 05:21
Mexico Balusters
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Mexico, 1999

Photograph by Jonathan Tourtellot

Ornate metal balusters color the view from a hotel balcony in Batopilas, Mexico. This history-rich town, located in the depths of Batopilas Canyon, arose in the 1800s with the region's silver boom.


By 1900, the mines were closed, but some residents stayed on. It's now a tourist stop for visitors to Mexico's picturesque Copper Canyons region.

(Photo shot on assignment for, but not published in, "The Two Faces of Tourism," July/August 1999, National Geographic Traveler magazine)



Mexico balusters


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Comment by Optomistic Opportunism

July 28th 2007 07:16


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The world is a special place. If it weren't for its heritage it wouldn't be worth exploring.

WIthout the past we have little to look forward to in the future. Thanks for the sightseeing kat, I won't grow old of it.

Opto

Comment by katyzzz

July 28th 2007 07:59


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Thanks Opto, glad you liked it and for your wisdom.

katyzzz

Comment by Miswanderlust

July 28th 2007 21:43


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So beautiful. I miss the architecture and art of Mexico. So much of it has been lost which is quite a shame
Mis

Comment by katyzzz

July 29th 2007 00:24


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Well, I'd have to agree with you there, Mis.

katyzzz

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