these beaches offer a wide range of water sports and locals selling souvenirs. The downtown area, known asEl Centro, beats to a more authentic Mexican tune with its historic architecture, restaurants, markets, bars and
In the hipster neighborhood of La Roma, near the Universidad de Londres Plantel San Luis Potosí, the market encapsulates the beauty and flavor of Mexican culinary traditional foods. Throughout Mercado Roma are numerous vendors selling produce and delicacies in a contemporary-oriented space. The upper...
Mazatlan is a coastal city, facing the Pacific Ocean. It’s known for its spectacular beachfront boardwalk, Historic District and ample resorts. Many Mexican resort towns have one or two of those, but not all three. For this reason, there are many intere
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Although cassava (manioc) and other tubers were important to Indians of the Caribbean coast, corn (maize) was the primary staple food of most Central Americans, accompanied by a wide variety of beans, squash, and other vegetables and fruits. The Olmec culture and other Mexican influences ...
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the chinampas of the Mexican highlands. In addition, terraces were constructed and employed for farming in some lowland regions. Nevertheless, thedemographicpotential for agriculture was probably always greater in the highlands than it was in the lowlands, and this was demonstrated in the more extens...