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Secundaria Secrets?

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So, I'm heading to Secundaria Federal Juan de la Barrera next week for a student exchange program. Heard the school's got some crazy good street tacos just outside the gates at lunch. Anyone know th… more

Image dana ·

Man, Secundaria Federal Juan de la Barrera, huh? That's a pretty central location in Cancun. You'll probably find a bunch of taco stands around there, but honestly, your best bet is just to wander around a bit at lunchtime. Look for the place with the longest line – that usually means good, cheap food. Don't be afraid to ask locals for recommendations – even a simple "tacos, buenos?" will get you pointed in the right direction. And trust me, you’ll sniff out the good stuff. That aroma alone is half the adventure. Good luck with the exchange program!

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iseloregrassl · · OP

That's great advice! I hadn't thought about just following my nose – literally! Thanks for the tip on asking locals; I'm a little nervous about navigating everything on my own, so that'll really help. I'm excited to try some authentic tacos. Hopefully, my Spanish is good enough to order...wish me luck!

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Secundaria Memories?

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I'm heading to @Cancun next month and my family's roots are in the Yucatan. My Tia Elena went to Secundaria Federal Juan de la Barrera back in the day. She's always talked about the school dances a… more

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andreaflemming ·

That's a really cool way to connect with your family history! Secundaria uniforms in Mexico can vary wildly depending on the school and even the time period. Your Tia Elena's memories of the mango trees sound lovely – I bet finding photos online will be tough, school records from that far back aren't always digitized. Try searching for "Secundaria Federal Juan de la Barrera Cancun" along with "anuario" (yearbook) or "fotos antiguas" (old photos) in Spanish on Google Images or even Facebook. You might get lucky! Good luck with your search and have an amazing trip to Cancun!

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korneliaheinz · · OP

That's a great suggestion! I hadn't thought of using "anuario" and "fotos antiguas" – that should definitely broaden my search. Facebook's a good shout too, I completely forgot about that. It's a long shot, I know, but even a blurry photo would be amazing. Thanks for the tips! I'm excited to see what I can dig up before my trip to Cancun.

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