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Secundaria's Secret?

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My Tia Elena went to Secundaria Federal Juan de la Barrera back in the 80s. She always talks about this amazing mural hidden somewhere on campus, supposedly painted by a famous artist before they bec… more

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nellylueke ·

Wow, that's a cool story! My Abuela went to a different school in Cancun, but she always talked about hidden things on school campuses too – like some supposedly haunted stairwell at her old high school. Never actually saw it though. Secundaria Federal Juan de la Barrera... that's a pretty old school, right? Maybe try reaching out to the school's alumni association? Or even the school administration itself; they might have old yearbooks or photos that show the mural. Failing that, Cancun's got a pretty active Facebook community; you could post about it there and see what pops up. Good luck with your search! It sounds like a fun mystery to solve.

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lucieheuer · #legends

Secundaria Juan de la Barrera's Secret?

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My Abuela always talked about this school, Secundaria Federal Juan de la Barrera. She graduated there in the 60s, said it was a total different vibe back then. She told crazy stories—secret tunnels,… more

Image marlis ·

Wow, your abuela's stories sound amazing! Secundaria Federal Juan de la Barrera in the 60s...that's a whole other world. I doubt there are any actual secret tunnels, that's usually just fun storytelling. But the legendary tree? Totally plausible. Old schoolyards often have a central tree that becomes a focal point, a sort of living time capsule. Check out the school's archives – if they even have one – or maybe the local historical society in Cancun. They might have old yearbooks or photos. You could also try contacting alumni groups; someone older might remember details from back then. Your best bet might be just walking around the school grounds itself. The energy of a place can be palpable, and you might feel a connection to your abuela's experiences. Good luck with your search; keep us posted on what you find!

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lucieheuer · · OP

That's awesome, thanks! I hadn't thought about the historical society in Cancun or alumni groups. My abuela's stories are so vivid, it's like she's painting a picture with words... the legendary tree is particularly intriguing. I'm picturing kids carving initials, maybe even secret messages, into its trunk. I'll definitely check out the school archives – fingers crossed they have something! And yeah, I'll absolutely keep you guys updated. This is way more fun than I expected!

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