In advance of the Summer Olympic Games which would take place in Mexico City, making it the first Games to be staged in Latin America and hosted by a developing country, LIFE photographer John Dominis came and offered an intimate look at the people, their life and their rich culture. Take a look at the country through 18 vibrant photographs taken by Dominis during his stay below:
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Men wearing masks performing. |
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School children playing on Olympic logo Mexico 68. |
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16-year-old Olympic Stadium being refurbished including a colored apron which directs crowds to the entrances. |
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A child carrying bouquet on her way to the fiesta. |
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Park dancers in flurry of action. |
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A park dancer clapping to the rhythm. |
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Vendor selling pinwheels at La Merced market. |
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Young girl with flowers in her hair. |
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15-feet plastic fencer in en garde position erected in the stands at Aztec Stadium for Olympic Games. |
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Couples in Chapultepec Park. |
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Chamula women participating in cambio de mayordomo. |
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Line of people under building facade. |
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Structures rising high above Satellite City. |
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Olympic posters decorating a wall. |
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Mother nursing child while burning incense. |
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Mariachi singers strumming on ukuleles. |
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A lily seller. |
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Man selling balloons. |