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San Juan de Ulua

Posted on January 22nd / 2012 by vozmex

From Wikipedia: San Juan de Ulúa, also known as Castle of San Juan de Ulúa is a large complex of fortresses, prisons and one former palace on an island overlooking the seaport of Veracruz, Mexico. History It was built in … Continue reading →

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Restoration of San Juan de Ulua

Posted on January 21st / 2012 by vozmex

The 9th Encounter for Revitalization of Historical Centers was inaugurated with the presence of Pedro Martinez Avial, representative of the Spanish Embassy in Mexico; Paloma Ibanez Villalobos, dean of Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana Campus Azcapotzalco, Fernando Peon Escalante, general director of Fomento Social Banamex, and Salvador Aceves, advisor for the INAH General Direction Continue reading →

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