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Our adventure began at the Merced Market, touted as possibly the largest market in Mexico and perhaps the world. As we entered, the sheer size and diversity of offerings were overwhelming. From colorful produce stands to stalls selling handmade crafts, it was a sensory overload of sights, sounds, and smells. It was aptly described as the “internet of markets,” where one can find everything imaginable—from shoes to exotic fruits like tamarind and charal fish.