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El Caracol Immenso, Chetumal, México

Wander along the esoteric streets of downtown Chetumal, as the ocean breeze rustles through the palm trees, and you’ll discover a seashell conch-siderably larger than the rest. This, my friend, is El Caracol Immenso. Or The Really, Really Big Conch Shell for us gringos – and I’m here to shell you all about her! Serving as a tribute to both the vibrant local culture and … Continue reading El Caracol Immenso, Chetumal, México

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Nachi Cocom, Chetumal, México

Nachi Cocom was a brilliant and inspirational Mayan chief who led his people with a stern yet fair hand, before standing up to the Spanish conquistadors as they raided his lands. He also looked really cute in a loin cloth, which is much more important – tee-hee! Unveiled in 2018 before dozens of shirtless admirers, this statue depicts Nachi in his traditional battle attire, ready … Continue reading Nachi Cocom, Chetumal, México

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