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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 9:25 am
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Section 107
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How to spot an upcoming Tope

Originally Posted by JDiver
Do watch the "topes" (or "tumulos") as mentioned which may not be marked, as well as unmarked and sometimes large potholes,

its 50/50 on whether they are marked - and marked does not mean signs - they might just have be painted which is of course long since faded...

One warning sign of an unmarked tope: suddenly seeing a small building with sign advertising Coca-cola & Corona on one side of the road and a "Llantas" sign on the building directly across from it on the other side of the road.

I have come to believe topes are really just the locals finding creative ways to diversify their income stream from the family farm.

Also, I think Metepec/Toluca is the birthplace of topes....or at least the main manufacturing and shipping center to the rest of the country.
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