Mexican stereotypes come true

You know when you plan a trip to a new country, you kind of hope you will see all those classic stereotypes, even if you know you'll be lucky to see one.
Well so far, my trip in Mexico had been highly unsuccessful at stereotype-spotting.
That was until last weekend...
I went with a group of friends to Real de Catorce, a tiny town set in the mountains in the state of San Luis Potosi.
It has a population of about 3000, but during this time there were many pilgrims who come for a few weeks every year to pray to San Franciso de Asis at the beautiful old church.
It's set high up in the mountains, so after driving along the worlds longest cobbled road you stand ascending the mountain and experiencing some magical views over the desert.
Once you get to the top, you feel like you are in some crazy land of stereotypes.
1. Men actually wesaring bigotes and sombreros
2. the deserted desert with cactuses everywhere
3. And tumbleweed rolling along the road
4. Men with golden teeth, or even better no teeth.
5. Hallucenogenic cactus
6. Indigenous women in colourful dresses
7. Tacos of every colour, shape and variety for about 50c each
8. People drinking cans of beer in the street- at 9am
9. Donkeys everywhere, for riding, transporting goods, as pets, crossing the road, standing in a field, as enemies, whatever you want.
10. Riding on the roof of a battered up old jeep
11. Horse and cart taking you through the tunnel.

The list could really go on and on.. but suffice to say that if you want a hit of real old-school Mexican culture, you should visit Real de 14.