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The preliminary investigation into a hotel explosion in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, points to swamp gas and a leaking pipe as possible causes, the Quintana Roo state attorney general told CNN Tuesday.

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Mexican authorities recover 55 bodies from mine shaftupdated: Tue Jun 08 2010 07:33:00

Mexican authorities found 55 bodies inside a mine ventilation shaft that was used as a mass grave in the city of Taxco, officials said Monday.

55 bodies found in mass graveupdated: Tue Jun 08 2010 07:33:00

Mexican authorities said they found 55 bodies inside a mine ventilation shaft that was used as a mass grave in Taxco.

Riviera Maya all-inclusive resorts paradise for familiesupdated: Tue Feb 24 2009 09:52:00

Spanish lessons, yoga or a snooze on the beach in an oversized casita?

Barefoot luxury on the Riviera Mayaupdated: Tue Mar 27 2007 10:13:00

Although it's known as a boomtown for luxurious beachfront resorts, this stretch of Mexico's Caribbean coastline has held onto its authentic charm, thanks to the thriving village of Playa del Carmen and the region's ancient Mayan ruins. Here, you can check into a haute hotel -- and still slip outside for a little local flavor.

Money Magazine: HOW TO GET A PIECE OF PARADISE ON A PITTANCEupdated: Fri Nov 01 1991 00:01:00

There is no need to deny yourself a winter vacation in the tropics just because your budget is as tiny as a thong bikini. You can strip away a big part of the cost of lying on the beach if you slee...

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