Mexico Quick FactsSource: FactMonster
Capital: Mexico City President: Enrique Peña Nieto (2012) Land area: 742,485 sq mi (1,923,039 sq km); total area:761,602 sq mi (1,972,550 sq km) Monetary unit: Mexican peso Population (2010 est.): 112,468,855 Languages: Spanish, various Mayan, Nahuatl, and other regional indigenous languages Ethnicity/race: mestizo (Amerindian-Spanish) 60%, Amerindian or predominantly Amerindian 30%, white 9%, other 1% Religions: nominally Roman Catholic 89%, Protestant 6%, other 5% Government: Federal republic. President: Enrique Peña Nieto
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Time for Kids - A Day in the Life: Mexico
Kwintessential Mexico
This site was designed to help businesses understand global cultures. If you click on the Kwintessential logo you will find information on Mexico: location, capital, climate, population, ethnic make-up, religions, government, language, family values, machismo, etiquette, and business protocol.
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Traditional Dance and Music
Ballet Folklorica de Mexico PromoMexico’s best known folk dance troupe is the Ballet Folklórico de México. Here is a promo video which shows a variety of traditional Mexican folk dances.
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Jarabe TapatioThis is the Jarabe Tapatio done at the gala concert of Danzantes Unidos in Hayward California. Jarabe Tapatio is also known as the Mexican Hat Dance.
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Mexican Traditional Dance
Mexicans share a love of music and dance. Every town has a group that performs traditional dances on the local village square, or wherever they might find an audience. They're often accompanied by live music, and they're always accompanied by plenty of enthusiasm.
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Traditional Mexican Food
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Holidays & Celebrations
Dia de los Muertos (UNESCO)As practised by the indigenous communities of Mexico, el Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) commemorates the transitory return to Earth of deceased relatives and loved ones.
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Mexico Independence Day - Sept 16 (about.com)Travel Channel's Mexico's Day of the Dead Video
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A Moment in Time: Guadalupe Day VIdeoChristmas Traditions in Mexico
Learn about Mexico's Christmas traditions. The celebration of: Las Posadas, Noche Buena, and Three Kings Day. Click on the image below to read about it...
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A Brief History of the Piñata |
How to make a piñata (in Spanish) |
Mexico Travel
This travel video gives you a high level view of Mexico.
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An excerpt from a video called "Mexican History and Culture"
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Mexico City
Insider's Tour of Mexico CityWith a city centre location the Presidente InterContinental Mexico is at the heart of all thing business and social. The amazing views from the 42 storey building are not one to be missed! Find out more: http://bit.ly/icmexico
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Street View and MapsPanoramic photos of streets throughout Mexico City.
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National Museum of AnthropologyClick on the image to see the official National Museum of Anthropology site:
Museum Secrets: Inside the National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico CityThis impressive modern museum, visited by 2 million people every year, tells the story of Mexico from before the Mayan civilization to the Spanish conquest. In this episode, a chemical engineer and some Mexican athletes help us discover whether the rubber ball used on the ancient Mayan playing field contained a human skull. We dive into a watery cave to discover the Mayan path to the afterlife, then investigate the power of a crystal skull to reveal the secrets of the dead. We pilot an ancient canoe through Aztec canals to discover why modern Mexico City is sinking, then discover how a valiant gladiator defeated a score of Aztec warriors armed with the world’s sharpest swords. And finally, we discover how a dress worn by the most notorious woman in Mexican history led to a massacre that changed history. Below is a trailer for the show:
Palacio Nacional Virtual TourThe National Palace, (or Palacio Nacional in Spanish), is the seat of the federal executive in Mexico. It is located onMexico City's main square, the Plaza de la Constitución (El Zócalo). This site has been a palace for the ruling class of Mexico since the Aztec empire, and much of the current palace's building materials are from the original one that belonged to Moctezuma II. Click here to read more...
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TeotihuacanBelow is a video by UNESCO of the holy city of Teotihuacan ('the place where the gods were created') is situated some 50 km north-east of Mexico City. Built between the 1st and 7th centuries A.D., it is characterized by the vast size of its monuments -- in particular, the Temple of Quetzalcoatl and the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, laid out on geometric and symbolic principles.
NOTE: For some reason, you must watch this video on the YouTube site. Click below and you will be provided with a link to watch the video. View of the Avenue of the Dead and the Pyramid of the Sun
According to Wikipedia: The Pyramid of the Sun is the largest building in Teotihuacan and one of the largest in Mesoamerica. Found along the Avenue of the Dead, in between the Pyramid of the Moon and the Ciudadela, and in the shadow of the massive mountain Cerro Gordo, the pyramid is part of a large complex in the heart of the city.
El Templo MayorAn Aztec temple discovered in the heart of modern Mexico City. It was built in the 14th century in honor of the Aztec god of war and god of water.
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Puerto VallartaPuerto Vallarta attracts visitors from around the world due to its beautiful weather, great beaches, growing art and culture scene.
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Los Cabos
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Cancun
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Chechen-Itza (UNESCO/NHK)Below is an UNESCO video of City of Chichen-ITza. The sacred site was one of the greatest Mayan centres of the Yucatán peninsula. Throughout its nearly 1,000-year history, different peoples have left their mark on the city. The Maya and Toltec vision of the world and the universe is revealed in their stone monuments and artistic works.
NOTE: For some reason, you must watch this video on the YouTube site. Click below and you will be provided with a link to watch the video. Chichen Itza Virtual TourMexico I: Chichen ItzaLook at Chichen Itza
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Today: Violence in MexicoEmiliano Salinas: A civil response to violence
In this passionate talk from TEDxSanMigueldeAllende that's already caused a sensation in Mexico, Emiliano Salinas, son of former president Carlos Salinas de Gortari, confronts the current climate of violence in Mexico -- or rather, how Mexican society responds to it. He plots the way for society to move from denial and fear to peaceful, community-based action, calling on ordinary citizens to stand up and seize hold of the future of their country. This is the first TEDTalk delivered in a language other than English.
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