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Mexican Mariachi Descriptive
It was a street filled with hues of bright, native art work, the aromas of fresh, ethnic foods, and magnificent lights. As my family and I walked down the rather large, rocky road on the humid summer night in Riviera Maya, I could hear the Mexican mariachi band playing in the background. Small shops and vendors lined the street, as millions of tourists, including my family, wandered along in admiration of the city’s rich culture and sights.

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