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Mexican wooden boats look like floating piñatas

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Subtlety is not allowed on these waterways. Trajineras are incredibly colorful, flat-bottomed boats decorated with massive floral arches, ensuring that every single passenger looks like they are floating down the canal in a wildly festive parade float.

Mexican wooden boats look like floating piñatas
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