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Tlacotalpan

Rank:

UNESCO

Wonder Type: Cultural

Country: Mexico

Best of: Architecture, Colonial

Description:

Tlacotalpan, a Spanish colonial river port on the Gulf coast of Mexico, was founded in the mid-16th century. It has preserved its original urban fabric to a remarkable degree, with wide streets, colonnaded houses in a profusion of styles and colours, and many mature trees in the public open spaces and private gardens. [More Details]

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