Veracruz - only a short distance but totally different. Merida is much closer to central America and it has that jungle feel of Guatamala. Veracruz has less trees and is more ocean tropical in look and feel. Merida is more used to foreigners and Veracruz is still a resort for Mexican's. I have to practice my Spanish here while in Merida I could be lazy. I'm spending the day here and tonight it's off to Guadalajara!
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