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1 Guacamole Ways (from Panama City) Recommended Time: 47 Days Start: Panama City, Panama End: Mexico City, Mexico Countries Visited: Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, Belize, Mexico Recommended Itinerary This is just a recommended day by day itinerary that you can adapt to work out the perfect schedule for your trip, depending on the time you have to travel and how long you want to stay in each place. DAY 1 San Blas Islands Experience 3D/2N (Multi Day Tour)... Leave the noise and rush of the modern world behind as you travel to the pristine, laid-back San Blas Islands. Snorkel around your host island in crystal clear Caribbean waters and enjoy a tour to discover the islandâ s breathtaking surroundings. Departure Time: 05:00 Duration: 3 Days Departure point: Accommodation Pick-Up in Panama City Arrival point: City Center Drop-Off in Panama City What is Included: Panama City Accommodation Pick-Up, Shared 4x4 Transportation & Boat to/from Islands, 2 Nights in Basic Dorm-Style Cabin (Upgrade to Standard Cabin at Extra Cost), Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners, 1 Guided San Blas Tour (+1 Tour for Standard Cabin Upgrade), On-Island Contact (Limited English) What is not Included: Entry Taxes (Standard Package Only): Â - San Blas Islands & Port Fee ($10 USD*), Optional Kuna Yala Village Visit (approx. $20 USD*), *Prices subject to change without prior notice, Tour Leader, Drinks & Snacks (Recommended to Bring), Snorkelling Gear, Accommodation Drop-Off, Personal Expenses, Tips, Travel Insurance DAY 2 *** San Blas Islands Experience 3D/2N (Multi Day Tour)...

2 DAY 3 *** San Blas Islands Experience 3D/2N (Multi Day Tour)... DAY 4 Panama City Hop On/Hop Off Day Tour (Day Tour)... Admire Panama City form a hop on / hop off double decker bus. The tour includes the most important tourist attractions such as the famous Panama Canal and the historic Casco Antiguo, well-known for its colonial Spanish and French architecture. Departure Time: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 Duration: 24 Hours Departure point: Multicentro bus stop, Panama City Arrival point: Multicentro bus stop, Panama City What is Included: Tour on double-deck bus, Audio Guides in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and German What is not Included: Transfer to departure point, Personal expenses,travel insurance DAY 5 Panama City to Bocas del Toro (Flight)... Departure Time: 06:30, 15:30, 16:00 Duration: 1 Hours Departure point: Panama Albrook 'Marcos A. Gelabert' International Airport (PLEASE MAKE YOUR OWN WAY TO THE AIRPORT). Arrival point: Bocas del Toro (BDT) Airport (TRANSFER TO HOSTEL IS NOT INCLUDED). DAY 6 Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo (Hostel Pick-up shuttle private)... Departure Time: 08:00, 12:00 Duration: 4 Hours Departure point: You will need to make your own way to the Bocas Marine Tours dock, on main

3 street in the heart of Bocas del Toro Island, 25 meters south away from Gran Kahuna to catch a boat which will take you to Bocas del Toro Main Town and from there you will be guided to the shuttle that takes you to Puerto Viejo. Arrival point: Hostel Drop off in Puerto Viejo DAY 7 Puerto Viejo to San Jose (Hostel Pick-up shuttle)... Departure Time: 06:30 Duration: 4 Hours Departure point: Hostel Pickup in Puerto Viejo Arrival point: Hostel Drop-off in San Jose DAY 8 San Jose Bites & Sights Experience (Day Tour)... Unmask the beauty and culture of contemporary Costa Rican life on this San Jose walking tour that takes you through busy streets, bustling markets, and tranquil parks. Discover a side of this city that most tourists dont get to see, while indulging in typical cuisine and one of Costa Ricas most delectable exports coffee. Operating Days: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday Departure Time: 08:30 Duration: 3 Hours Departure point: Central Market the entrance by Walking Central Avenue South East Corner Street number 6, San Jose. Arrival point: Central Avenue, San Jose. What is Included: English Speaking Local Guide, Typical Food Samples, Small group experience; Max 12 people What is not Included: Other Meals & Drinks, Personal Expenses, Tips for guide DAY 9 San Jose to Manuel Antonio (Hostel Pick-up shuttle)... Departure Time: 06:30, 14:15 Duration: 5 Hours

4 Departure point: Hostel Pick up in San Jose Arrival point: Hostel drop-off in Manuel Antonio DAY 10 Free Day... Enjoy your free day in Manuel Antonio or add an optional extra activity.... DAY 11 Manuel Antonio to Monteverde (Hostel Pick-up shuttle)... Departure Time: 06:45 Duration: 4 Hours Departure point: Hostel pick up in Manuel Antonio Arrival point: Hostel drop-off in Monteverde DAY 12 Monteverde Canopy Zip-line (Day Tour)... Swing through the treetops on a zip line tour along 14 different cables and if you are lucky catch an awesome view of the Pacific Ocean and Lake Nicaragua on a clear day. Catch a glimpse of diverse and beautiful flora and fauna. Fly alongside wild quetzals and native birds on the 1 kilometer-long Superman Cable. Departure Time: 07:30, 10:30, 13:30 Duration: 4 Hours Departure point: Hostel Pick-Up Arrival point: Hostel Drop-Off What is Included: All Transportation, Hostel Pick-up & Drop-off, English Speaking Guide, 3-hour zip-line tour including: - Zip-line equipment - 14 cables - 30 meters Rappel - Tarzan Swing - 1km long Superman Cable - Underground Superman Cable, Insurance What is not Included: Meals & Drinks, Personal Expenses, Tips for Gudes, Optional Photos available for Purchase after the Tour DAY 13

5 Monteverde to Liberia (Hostel Pick-up shuttle)... Departure Time: 09:15 Duration: 4 Hours Departure point: Hostel Pickup in Monteverde Arrival point: City Center Drop-off in Liberia Liberia to San Juan del Sur (Public Bus)... Departure Time: 09:15 Duration: 3 Hours Departure point: Hostel Pick Up Arrival point: Hostel Drop Off DAY 14 San Juan del Sur to San Jorge (Shuttle)... Departure Time: 09:30 Duration: 1 Hours Departure point: Hostel PickUp Arrival point: City Center DropOff DAY 15 San Jorge to Granada (Shuttle)... Departure Time: 10:30 Duration: 2 Hours Departure point: Hostel Pick Up Arrival point: Hostel Drop Off DAY 16 Isletas Day Trip (Day Tour)...

6 Immerse yourself in the pristine natural environment of Lake Nicaragua with a boat tour to the islets. There you can visit a local village to see the laid-back way of life and observe playful monkeys while listening to the magical song of colorful birds with a local guide. Departure Time: 15:00 Duration: 3 Hours Departure point: Hostel PickUp Arrival point: City Center DropOff What is Included: Ground transportation, Entrance fees, Boat ride to visit the Islets, Visit to a local community, Local guide What is not Included: Meals & Drinks DAY 17 Granada to Leon (Shuttle)... Departure Time: 12:00 Duration: 4 Hours Departure point: Hostel Pick-up Arrival point: Hostel Drop-off DAY 18 Cerro Negro Volcano Boarding (Day Tour)... Embark on an adrenaline pumping adventure to Cerro Negro volcano where you will go boarding down the ashy slopes on a sled. Departure Time: 08:30 Duration: 6 Hours Departure point: Big Foot Hostel (Del Banco Procredit, 1/2 cuadra al sur, Leon, Nicaragua) Please be there at 8:30hrs for register. Arrival point: Big Foot Hostel What is Included: English-Speaking Guide, Transportation, Equipment (board, jumpsuit & goggles) What is not Included: Entrance Fee to Cerro Negro Volcano $6 USD, Meals & Drinks

7 DAY 19 Leon to San Salvador (Public Bus)... Departure Time: 12:00 Duration: 10 Hours Departure point: The Bus Station is located at Terminal TicaBus, Bahia Shell San Benito next to MARENA. Arrival point: The Bus Station is located at Terminal TicaBus, Calle Concepcion 121, Hotel San Carlos. DAY 20 San Salvador to El Tunco (Shuttle)... Departure Time: 01:30, 02:30, 03:30, 04:30, 05:30, 06:30, 07:30, 08:30, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30, 18:30 Duration: 1 Hours Departure point: Hostel Pick-Up Arrival point: Hostel Drop-Off DAY 21 El Tunco Surfing Experience 2D/1N (Multi Day Tour)... Soak up the sun and relaxing vibes of El Tunco on the Pacific coast of El Salvador where you can stay overnight in this laid-back beach town. Take a surfing lesson and try your luck riding the perfect wave at this renowned surfing beach. Surround yourself with authentic locals, fun atmosphere, sun, sand and surf. Life just doesnt get much better than this! Departure Time: 15:00 Duration: 2 Days Departure point: Hostal Makoi Arrival point: Hostal Makoi What is Included: 1 Night Dorm Accommodation, 1-hour Surfing Lesson,Use of surf board after lesson (at your own risk), 1 Breakfast (To be coordinated with reception) What is not Included: Meals & Drinks, Transfers to/from El Tunco, Tips, Personal Expenses, Travel Insurance

8 DAY 22 *** El Tunco Surfing Experience 2D/1N (Multi Day Tour)... DAY 23 El Tunco to Antigua (Shuttle)... Departure Time: 15:00 Duration: 5 Hours Departure point: Hostel Pick-Up in El Tunco Arrival point: City Center Drop-Off in Antigua DAY 24 Pacaya Volcano Trek (Day Tour)... Brag to your friends about trekking a live volcano after hiking up the steep slopes of the Pacaya Volcano to reach a moon-like landscape of dried lava with panoramic views of nearby volcanoes above the clouds. Departure Time: 06:00, 14:00 Duration: 8 Hours Departure point: Accommodation Pick-Up Arrival point: Accommodation Drop-Off What is Included: Transportation,Local Guatemalan Guide (Spanish Only),Entrance Fee to Pacaya Volcano What is not Included: English Speaking Guide,Snacks & Bottled Water,Optional Hiking Equipment Rental,Optional Horseback ride,tips DAY 25 Antigua to Lanquin (Hostel Pick-up shuttle)... Departure Time: 08:00 Duration: 7 Hours

9 Departure point: Hostel Pick up Arrival point: City Center Drop-Off DAY 26 Semuc Champey & Kanba Caves Tour (Day Tour)... Hike through the mysterious caves of Kamba, which are filled with extraordinary limestone formations. Enjoy free time to swim in the crystalline waters of Semuc Champey, where you will find natural pools filled with fresh mountain spring water above a 300-meter long limestone bridge immersed in a pristine lush jungle setting. Departure Time: 08:45 Duration: 10 Hours Departure point: Departure Point in Lanquin: Restaurante Champey (located 100 meters from Hotel El Retiro Lodge, and 200 meters from the Zephyr Lodge Hotel. After the Health Centre or the bridge). Departure Point in Semuc Champey: Please be ready at El Portal hostel at 9:45 am to join the group. Arrival point: City Center Drop-Off in Lanquin What is Included: Transportation,English Speaking Guide,Entrance Fee to Semuc Champey National Park What is not Included: Lunch,Tips for Guide,Flashlight DAY 27 Lanquin to Flores (Hostel Pick-up shuttle)... Departure Time: 08:00 Duration: 8 Hours Departure point: Hotel Pick-Up Arrival point: City Center Drop-Off DAY 28 Tikal Early Morning Day Tour (Day Tour)... Experience the jungle as it comes alive in the early hours of the morning. Learn about this former Maya citadel, once the largest and most powerful civilization in Meso-America, by exploring this

10 archaeological site and taking advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to marvel at the majestic pyramids hidden away in the jungle. Departure Time: 04:30 Duration: 8.5 Hours Departure point: Meeting point at the Flores Island entrance next to the 'Yo amo Peten' sign Arrival point: City Center Drop-Off What is Included: Transportation, Hostel pick-up & City center drop-off, English Speaking Guide What is not Included: Entrance Fee to Tikal Archaeological Site, Lunch & Drinks, Tips for Guide, Sunrise Tour Upgrade ($15 USD or Approx. 117 Quetzal) DAY 29 Flores to Belize City (Hostel Pick-up shuttle)... Departure Time: 07:00 Duration: 6 Hours Departure point: Meeting point at the Flores Island entrance next to the 'Yo Amo Peten' sign Arrival point: Caye Caulker Water Taxi Association Drop-Off Belize City to Caye Caulker (Boat)... Departure Time: 08:00, 09:00, 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00, 16:30, 17:30 Duration: 1.5 Hours Departure point: Caye Caulker Water Taxi Association Arrival point: Caye Caulker Lagoon Dock DAY 30 Snorkel with Sharks & Rays (Day Tour)... Enjoy snorkelling through mazes of pristine coral reef and get the unique opportunity to swim with nurse sharks and stingrays. Departure Time: 10:30, 14:00 Duration: 3 Hours Departure point: Accommodation Pick-up Arrival point: Accommodation Drop-off

11 What is Included: Accommodation Pick-up/Drop-off, Half day snorkel tour with English speaking captain/guide, Park fees, Water/Fruit, Snorkel gear & Boat ride What is not Included: Other Meals & Drinks, Personal Expenses, Tips for guide DAY 31 Free Day... Enjoy your free day in Caye Caulker or add an optional extra activity.... DAY 32 Caye Caulker to Chetumal via San Pedro (Boat)... Departure Time: 07:00 Duration: 3 Hours Departure point: Caye Caulker Lagoon Dock Arrival point: Chetumal Muelle Fiscal Chetumal to Tulum (Public Bus)... Departure Time: 00:30, 07:45, 08:30, 18:30 Duration: 3.5 Hours Departure point: Bus Station: Calle Salvador Novo #179 on the corner of Calle Carlos Lazo. Arrival point: Bus Station: Avenida Tulum and Calle Afa DAY 33 Tulum to Playa del Carmen (Public Bus)... Departure Time: 01:15, 03:45, 04:15, 07:00, 09:00, 09:15, 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:30, 14:45, 15:15, 16:00, 16:30, 16:45, 17:00, 17:30, 17:45, 19:00, 19:15, 21:45 Duration: 1 Hours Departure point: Bus Station: Avenida Tulum and Calle Afa Arrival point: Bus Station: Avenida Juarez and Quinta Avenida

12 DAY 34 Playa del Carmen to Cancun (Public Bus)... Departure Time: 00:15, 02:30, 03:45, 04:00, 05:00, 05:15, 06:30, 07:00, 07:15, 07:30, 07:45, 08:00, 08:15, 08:30, 08:45, 09:00, 09:15, 09:30, 09:45, 10:00, 10:15, 10:30, 10:45, 11:00, 11:15, 11:30, 11:45, 12:00, 12:15, 12:30, 12:45, 13:00, 13:15, 13:30, 13:45, 14:00, 14:15, 14:30, 14:45, 15:00, 15:15, 15:30, 15:45, 16:00, 16:15, 16:30, 16:45, 17:00, 17:15, 17:30, 17:45, 18:00, 18:15, 18:30, 18:45, 19:00, 19:15, 19:30, 19:45, 20:00, 20:15, 20:30, 20:45, 21:00, 21:15, 21:30, 21:45, 22:00, 22:15, 22:30, 23:00, 23:15, 23:30 Duration: 1 Hours Departure point: Bus Station: Avenida Juarez and Quinta Avenida. Arrival point: ADO/OCC Bus Station is located on the corner of Avenida Uxmal & Avenida Tulum DAY 35 Cancun to Merida (Public Bus)... Departure Time: 01:00, 03:00, 05:00, 06:00, 07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 20:00, 21:30, 22:00, 22:30 Duration: 4.5 Hours Departure point: Bus Station: Calle Pino between Avenida Uxmal & Avenida Tulum Arrival point: Bus Station: CAME Calle 70 between Calle 69 & Calle 71. DAY 36 Chichen Itza Day Trip (Merida) (Day Tour)... Learn about the ancient ways of life in this well-preserved Mayan citadel with an English speaking guide. Ponder the disappearance of this archaeological site former inhabitants while you walk around these pre-hispanic ruins. Recently added to the list of the 7 World Wonders, this is a site you do not want to miss! Departure Time: 08:00 Duration: 9 Hours Departure point: Hostel Pick-Up Arrival point: City Center Drop-Off What is Included: Transportation,Hostel pick-up & City center drop-off,english Speaking Guide,Entrance Fee to Chichen Itza Archaeological Site, Optional visit to Cenote Ik Kil

13 What is not Included: Optional Buffet Lunch ($120 pesos),entrance Fee to Optional Activity Cenote Ik Kil ($70 pesos), Extra fees DAY 37 Cenotes Underground Snorkel (Day Tour)... Experience snorkelling in the unique cenotes (sinkholes) of Yucatan and immerse yourself in the local culture as you spend time in a traditional Mayan village. Operating Days: Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Saturday,Sunday Departure Time: 08:45 Duration: 7 Hours Departure point: Ki Xocolatl (Calle 60 x 55, Parque Santa Lucia, Colonia Centro, Merida Yucatan) Arrival point: Same as departure point What is Included: English speaking guide, Local transportation & moto taxi ride, Entrance fees to 3 different cenotes, Snorkel mask, Small group experience; Max 12 people What is not Included: Meals & Drinks, Tips for guide, Personal expenses DAY 38 Merida to Palenque (Public Bus)... Departure Time: 08:30, 19:15, 22:00 Duration: 8 Hours Departure point: Bus Station: CAME Calle 70 between Calle 69 & Calle 71. Arrival point: Bus Station: Calle Juarez DAY 39 Palenque Ruins, Agua Azul & Misol-Ha Waterfalls (from/to Palenque) (Day Tour)... Swim in the refreshing waters of the multi-tiered limestone waterfalls in Agua Azul and take a walk in nature. At Misol-Ha the river plunges 40 meters over the edge of a cliff offering you the chance to walk in the caves behind the stream. Explore the ancient Maya city of Palenque and climb the pyramids to look out over the lush green jungle setting. Departure Time: 08:00 Duration: 11 Hours

14 Departure point: Acommodation Pick-Up in Palenque Arrival point: City Center Drop-Off in Palenque What is Included: Palenque Accommodation Pick-Up & City Center Drop-Off, All Transportation, Entrance Fees: - Palenque Ruins - Agua Azul - Misol-Ha What is not Included: English-Speaking Guide, Other Meals/Drinks, Personal Expenses, Tips, Travel Insurance DAY 40 Palenque to San Cristobal (Public Bus)... Departure Time: 05:15, 05:30, 06:45, 09:15, 11:45, 14:15, 21:30, 23:00 Duration: 5 Hours Departure point: Bus Station: Calle Juarez Arrival point: Bus Station: Insurgentes and Carretera Panamericana DAY 41 Sumidero Canyon Experience (Day Tour)... Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring Sumidero Canyon on a boat trip to enjoy the sight of impressive waterfalls, enter mystical caves and see the cliff where Chiapanec Warriors committed suicide instead of being forced to surrender to the Spanish Conquistadores. Pass through the colonial town of Chiapa de Corzo on your way back to San Cristobal. Departure Time: 09:00 Duration: 6 Hours Departure point: San Cristobal Accommodation Pick-up Arrival point: San Cristobal Accommodation Drop-off What is Included: Accommodation Pick-up & Drop-off, Transportation as per Itinerary, Visit to Sumidero Canyon, 2-hour boat ride What is not Included: English Speaking Guide, Lunch DAY 42 San Cristobal to Puerto Escondido (Public Bus)... Departure Time: 19:15, 22:00

15 Duration: 13 Hours Departure point: Bus Station: Insurgentes and Carretera Panamericana Arrival point: Bus Station: Carretera Costera & Avenida Oaxaca DAY 43 Learn to Surf (Day Tour)... Wanna learn how to catch some waves? Take a 2-hour lesson and try your luck at standing up and surfing the perfect wave. Puerto Escondido, world famous for its imposing Mexican Pipeline, is the best place to learn as its coastline offers surf breaks for beginners and professionals alike. Departure Time: 07:00, 11:00, 15:00 Duration: 2 Hours Departure point: Make your own way to the surf school, located at: Bvrd Benito Juarez #6, Fraccionamiento Rinconada in Puerto Escondido (2 blocks from playa Carrizalillo). OR Hostel pickup in Puerto Escondido (city center only), 20 min in advance. Arrival point: Same as departure point. What is Included: English speaking surf instructors,personalised class; max. 2 students per instructor,transportation from the school to the beach and back,surfboard rental equipment for class What is not Included: Photos of the session,tips,personal expenses DAY 44 Puerto Escondido to Oaxaca (Public Bus)... Departure Time: 07:00, 14:30, 20:45 Duration: 11 Hours Departure point: Bus Station: Carretera Costera & Avenida Oaxaca Arrival point: Bus Station: Calzada Niï ½os Heroes de Chapultepec #1036 on the corner of 5 de Mayo. DAY 45 Hierve El Agua, Mitla & Tule Day Trip (Day Tour)...

16 Explore the amazing petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua and go for a swim in the natural pools. Visit a gigantic 2,000 year-old tree in Tule and then gaze at beautiful carved stone structures in the Zapotec ruins of Mitla. Learn the process of making woolen rugs by hand in a local village and sip Mezcal, a popular Mexican liquor, at a local factory. Departure Time: 09:45 Duration: 9 Hours Departure point: Hostel Pick-Up Arrival point: Hostel Drop-Off What is Included: Transportation, Accommodation pick-up & drop-off, Certified English Speaking Guide, Visits and Entrance Fees to Teotitlan del Valle, Tule, Mitla, Mezcal Factory, Hierve el Agua Petrified Waterfalls What is not Included: Buffet Lunch (150 pesos), Note: Prices may change without prior notice. DAY 46 Oaxaca to Mexico City (Public Bus)... Departure Time: 00:15, 00:30, 01:00, 06:30, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 12:00, 14:00, 14:30, 16:00, 18:00, 22:00, 23:00, 23:30, 23:45 Duration: 6 Hours Departure point: Bus Station: Calzada Niï ½os Heroes de Chapultepec #1036 on the corner of 5 de Mayo. Arrival point: Bus Station: TAPO Calzada Ignacio Zaragoza #200, Colonia Diez de Mayo. DAY 47 Hidden Teotihuacan & Dinner (Day Tour)... Experience Teotihuacan like you have never done before! Experience the local culture surrounding the amazing pyramids, go on top of the pyramids and have dinner with a local Teotihuacan family! Operating Days: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday Departure Time: 12:45 Duration: 9 Hours Departure point: Museo Mexicano del Diseno ( Francisco I Madero No. 74, Col. Centro Historico, Delegacion Cuauhtemoc, C.P Arrival point: Same as departure point. What is Included: English-speaking local guide,public transportation, Entrance Fee to the museum & archeological site,samples of typical products,dinner with the local family, Small group

17 experience; Max 12 people What is not Included: Lunch & drinks, Personal Expenses, Tips for the guide What's included in your Pass? Experiences San Blas Islands Experience 3D/2N Panama City Hop On/Hop Off Day Tour San Jose Bites & Sights Experience Monteverde Canopy Zip-line Isletas Day Trip Cerro Negro Volcano Boarding El Tunco Surfing Experience 2D/1N Pacaya Volcano Trek Semuc Champey & Kanba Caves Tour Tikal Early Morning Day Tour Snorkel with Sharks & Rays Chichen Itza Day Trip (Merida) Cenotes Underground Snorkel Palenque Ruins, Agua Azul & Misol-Ha Waterfalls (from/to Palenque) Sumidero Canyon Experience Learn to Surf Hierve El Agua, Mitla & Tule Day Trip Hidden Teotihuacan & Dinner Flexibility Unlimited Schedule Changes Daily Departures Choose your own Accommodation Transportation Flight Hostel Pick-up shuttle private Hostel Pick-up shuttle Public Bus Shuttle Boat Concierge Service English Speaking Assistance (Skype, Online Chat, Gmail Chat, Phone, Online Trip Manager)

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