"Market Square & El Mercado" San Antonio Travelogue by keeweechic


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The El Mercado is the large indoor shopping area next to Market Square. It was originally built in 1922 to hold exhibitions and conferences. It now houses all kinds of colourful stores.

Outside La Margarita Restaurant.

Photos which are taken by myself and all headings are copyright and digitally marked. Please do not use them without permission. Thanks. (c) keeweechic 2001-2007 (copyright)

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    RickinDutch Dec 29, 2005 at 3:22 PM Report Abuse

    Excellent tips and photos! Thanks for sharing and bringing back all those memories.

  • Dcarter235 Sep 5, 2005 at 5:41 PM Report Abuse

    Lone Star Trolley is out of business. The Texas Trolleys, though, are still going. The tours last a full 1 hour and are totally narrated by the drivers.

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    mmyerspa Jul 15, 2005 at 3:48 PM Report Abuse

    Great pictures! I can hardly wait to get to San Antonio this summer!

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    dr.firas Jun 10, 2005 at 6:34 AM Report Abuse

    Kay dear LOL that's a wonderful page, Excellent special photos, San Antonio is worth to be visited from all VTers, so far I found it the best place in Texas;-))

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    Sweetberry1 Oct 6, 2004 at 2:31 AM Report Abuse

    Ahhh.. San Antonio! Such wonderful memories.. I visited that Aussie store there..fantastic place. I needed some Berrocca that day.. Fantastic page C'B.. ;-)

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    damaris05 Aug 15, 2004 at 7:53 PM Report Abuse

    The River walk is great... make sure you remember where you parked your car and how to get back to it.

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    Jim_Eliason May 17, 2004 at 5:31 PM Report Abuse

    another great page Keewee, thanks for the tips!

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    mafootje Dec 21, 2003 at 3:25 AM Report Abuse

    San Antonio...mmm seems like it's worth a visit in the summer

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    Hosell Oct 1, 2003 at 6:00 PM Report Abuse

    Great and very informative page+travelogues,I liked specially that one about The Alamo.Really San Antonio is a beautiful city!!

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    miner May 19, 2003 at 6:57 PM Report Abuse

    Fascinating tour of San Antonio.Now I would love to see this place,especially the Riverwalk!! Excellent :-))

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