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The first structure by the entrance is a ceremonial courtyard. One of many. Only 20 percent of this ancient city has been excavated.

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First thing you see: Souvenir shops :o)

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A camera monitors the body temperature of travelers. If you have a fever, you will be checked for swine flu. Mexico has done a tremendous job in containing the disease.

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Mexicans get in free. Foreigners pay 51 pesos, or about 4 dollars.

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Teotihuacan parking lot: It's so exciting to be here. I never dreamed of seeing one of the most famous archaeological sites in all Latin America, not just Mexico. And here it is, 30 miles northeast of Mexico City. On this Sunday, there are lots of visitors.

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Arriving at Mexico City's central bus terminal.

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