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Niko and her friend Andy are living in a hotel in Puerto Madero, Mexico, while her sailboat, Carl, undergoes repairs at Marina Chiapas.Watch The pair is collaborating on InMotion, a project using portable recycling machines to turn plastic waste into new products.0:26 Their daily routine includes CNC milling, hosting local recycling workshops, and addressing boat maintenance, specifically a rudder bearing repair.1:12 During a break from these tasks, they travel by colectivo and private car to visit the Izapa archaeological site near the Guatemala border.2:53 The site, which features an Acropolis and ancient stone stelae, suffers from neglect and restricted access due to fragmented private land ownership.4:06 On their return trip, authorities detain the pair near the border because they lack physical passports, though they are eventually released after a warning.6:06 The experience highlights the challenges of navigating border zones without proper documentation and the value of exploring local environments beyond the immediate vicinity of a boat yard.

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