Information:
- -Whose official name is United Mexican States,
is an American country, located in the southern part of North America.
- - Its capital is Mexico City.
- -Politically it is a democratic,
representative and federal republic composed of 32 federative entities (31
states and the City of Mexico).
- -The majority of whom have Spanish as their
mother tongue, which the state recognizes as a national language along with 67
indigenous languages of the nation.14 In the country, there are around 287
languages, 15 due to the characteristics of its population, Is the most
populous Spanish-speaking country, 16 as well as the seventh most
linguistically diverse country in the world.
Tourism:
According to the World Tourism Organization,
Mexico is the main tourist destination in Latin America and the ninth most
visited in the world. This is due in large measure to the 32 cultural or
natural sites that are considered by Unesco as a World Heritage Site, and it is
in this sense the first on the continent and sixth in the world.
Places:
Mexico is a country with many tourist and
typical places where you can enjoy and have a good time:
Mexico
city
Chiapas
Chiapas is a sub-tropical paradise made up of
jungles and tropical forests. And also one of the last places in the world
where there are still treasures to discover. In fact it is true that not all
the Mayan ruins are already discovered: many of them are still hidden in the
recesses of the rainforest. In addition to the archaeological attractions, in
Chiapas you will also find nature lovers paradise, due to the great
biodiversity of the region's forests and it will also be possible to know more
about the indigenous culture since Chiapas is one of the regions of Mexico With
more indigenous populations.
Tulum
Probably the most beautiful beach in all of Mexico and
perhaps one of the most beautiful and photographed in the world: this is Tulum,
in the heart of the Riviera Maya. All travel catalogs to Mexico carry at least
one photo of the Mayan Ruins of Tulum, located on the shores of the Caribbean
Sea, dominating a splendid white sand beach. These ruins are not as beautiful
as those of Chichen Itza or Palenque, but they have an added attraction missing
from the rest, which is the fact of being able to spend a day of cultural
tourism on the beach.
Also in the area of Tulum is where there is the highest
concentration of cenotes, lakes created by underground rivers, very interesting
and beautiful to visit, which can also be explored by diving.
Cabo
San Lucas
In the region of Baja California Sur is another of the
most beautiful places in Mexico: Cabo San Lucas. In its hectic waters, numerous
species of marine mammals such as the gray whale, which travels each year from
Alaska to give birth to their young, dolphins, seals and sea lions, find
shelter. Cabo San Lucas is an ideal place for whale watching, whale watching,
and swimming with dolphins.
The original fishing village that was no longer exists,
but Cabo San Lucas still retains its charm and, above all, its nature intact.
Its bay is small and surrounded by crystalline waters, being able to see even
from outside the water the black corals and some underwater waterfalls of sand.
The beaches in addition, although Cabo San Lucas is already a well known
tourist destination, are not very crowded and it is still possible to find some
deserted beaches.
Oaxaca
Another of the most beautiful places to visit in Mexico
is definitely Oaxaca. This region is located on the southern coast of Mexico,
and its capital, which has the same name
E of the region, is a UNESCO world heritage site and
offers history and colonial architecture. In the region it is possible to relax
on deserted beaches, hiking in its forests, caving and climbing in its caves
and mountainous areas, observing wild animals and infinite flora.
Cancun
Cancun is Mexico's best-known tourist destination in the
world. It has beautiful beaches, an ideal tropical climate and is also the
Mexican capital of entertainment. There are many discos, clubs and bars. It is
possible to compare in part Cancun with the Spanish Ibiza: beautiful beaches by
day and crazy parties at night. It is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful
landscapes in Mexico, but you must also bear in mind that it is not a destination
that everyone likes. Cancun has a very wide range of hotels: most of the hotels
are on the beachfront and are of a very high standard and quality at very
reasonable prices.
Food
of Mexico :
Chilaquiles
This popular traditional
breakfast dish features lightly fried corn tortillas cut into quarters and
topped with green or red salsa (the red is slightly spicier). Scrambled or
fried eggs and pulled chicken are usually added on top, as well as cheese and
cream. Chilaquiles are often served with a healthy dose of frijoles (refried
beans).
Pozole
According
to anthropologists, this pre-Hispanic soup was once once used as part of
ritual sacrifices. These days chicken, pork and vegetarian pozole versions
are readily available in more everyday surroundings. Made from hominy corn with
plenty of herbs and spices, the dish is traditionally stewed for hours, often
overnight. Once ready to serve, lettuce, radish, onion, lime and chilli are
sprinkled on top.
Tacos al pastor
This historic dish is one of the
most popular varieties of tacos, with origins dating back to the 1920s and 30s
and the arrival of Lebanese and Syrian immigrants to Mexico. To create
tacos al pastor (meaning ‘in the style of the shepherd’), thin
strips of pork are sliced off a spit, placed on a corn tortilla and served with
onions, coriander leaves and pineapple.
Tostadas
What should you do with stale
tortillas? Why, fry them of course! Literally meaning toasted, tostadas are
a simple but delicious dish involving corn tortillas fried in boiling oil until
they become crunchy and golden. These are then served alone or piled high with
any number of garnishes. Popular toppings include frijoles (refried
beans), cheese, cooked meat, seafood and ceviche.
Chiles en nogada
Boasting the three colours of the
Mexican flag, chiles en nogada is one of Mexico’s most
patriotic dishes. Poblano chillies filled with picadillo (a
mixture of chopped meat, fruits and spices) represent the green on the flag,
the walnut-based cream sauce is the white and pomegranate seeds the red.
Originating from Puebla, history tells that the dish was first served to Don
Agustin de Iturbide, liberator and subsequent Emperor of Mexico.
Elote
You’ll find someone selling elote,
the Mexican name for corn on the cob, on nearly every city street corner in
Mexico. The corn is traditionally boiled and served either on a stick (to be
eaten like an ice-cream) or in cups, the kernels having been cut off the cob.
Salt, chilli powder, lime, butter, cheese mayonnaise and sour cream are then
added in abundance.
Enchiladas
Enchiladas date back to Mayan times
when people in the Valley of Mexico would eat corn tortillas wrapped around
small fish. These days both corn and flour tortillas are used and are filled
with meat, cheese, seafood, beans, vegetables or all of the above. The stuffed
tortillas are then covered in a chilli sauce making for a perfect Mexican
breakfast.
Mole
Three states claim to be the
original home of mole (pronounced ‘mol-eh’), a rich sauce
popular in Mexican cooking. There are myriad types of mole but
all contain around 20 or so ingredients, including one or more varieties of
chilli peppers, and all require constant stirring over a long period of time.
Perhaps the best-known mole is mole poblano, a
rusty red sauce typically served over turkey or chicken.
Guacamole
Guacamole is undoubtedly one of
Mexico’s most popular dishes but few know that this traditional sauce dates
back to the time of the Aztecs. Made from mashed up avocadoes, onions,
tomatoes, lemon juice and chilli peppers (and sometimes a clove or two of garlic),
guacamole is often eaten with tortilla chips or used as a side dish.
Tamales
Tamales were first developed for
the Aztec, Mayan and Inca tribes who needed nourishing food on the go to take
into battle. Pockets of corn dough are stuffed with either a sweet or savoury
filling, wrapped in banana leaves or cornhusks and steamed. Fillings vary from
meats and cheeses to fruits, vegetables, chillies and mole.
Remember to discard the wrapping before eating!
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