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
This resulted in the creation of Mexico City’s first public park, Alameda Central Park. 15. La Ciudadela Market When visiting Mexico City, head to La Ciudadela Market for souvenirs of traditional Mexican handicrafts! In the historic center, a manageable walk from the Monumento A La ...
If you’re interested in Mexican history, then there are few day trips more suitable than one to Teotihuacan. This ancient city northeast of Mexico City is home to pyramids that predate Columbian times. Known as the City of the Gods, Teotihuacan is where the gods gathered to create man, ac...
of most Central Americans, accompanied by a wide variety of beans, squash, and other vegetables and fruits. TheOlmeccultureand other Mexican influences substantially affected the development of Mayan civilization, while central MexicanNahuatlinfluence challenged the Maya and stretched along the Pacific ...
of Central America under the Mexican Empire ofAgustín de Iturbide(1822–23), theCentral American Federation(1823–33), the state, and, finally, the independent Republic of Guatemala. Distrust of the city in other areas of Central America and the prevalence of open fighting in the city’s ...
Monterrey is the chief Mexican beneficiary of the large Falcon (Falcón) Dam and Reservoir project, on the lower Rio Grande (Río Bravo del Norte); local rivers also provide hydroelectric power. Monterrey, Mexico(more) High-rise hotels and office buildings mark the central business district, ...
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...