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Información básica:
•dinero – el peso
•la población – 800.00+
•el clima – 66 degrees F
Mexico is located in North
America. Mexico City is located
in the southern portion of the
country.
Mexico City is the capital of Mexico.
In Spanish you say, la Ciudad de México.
Tale of the Mexican Flag
According to the Aztec legend, their great god Huitzilpochitl told his people to travel
across the land until they came to a lake with a small island it. On the island, they were
to see a cactus, and sitting on the cactus would be an eagle, holding a serpent in its
talons. This would be the place that they should settle in. As you see here, the cactus,
eagle, and serpent are all pictured in the center of the Mexican flag.
Teotihuacán is an ancient sacred site located
30 miles northeast of Mexico city. It is a very
popular side trip from Mexico City because these
ruins are among the most remarkable ruins in
the world! Teotihuacán means “place where
gods were born,” because the Aztecs believed that
gods created the universe here. It was built in 300 A.D.
Its most monumental structures are the Temple of
Quetzalcoatl, the Pyramid of the Sun, and the Pyramid of
the Moon.
Tenochtitlan was located on an island in
Lake Texcoco, in the Valley of Mexico.
Founded in 1325, it became the capital of
Aztec Empire in the 15th century until
captured by the Spanish in 1521. Today
the ruins of Tenochtitlan are located in the
central part of Mexico City.
La Piedra del Sol
(The Aztec Calendar)
The Aztecs hosting Hernan Cortés
The first inhabitants of Mexico were the Aztecs.
They lived in the City of Tenochtítlan until
Hernán Cortés and his followers conquered the
city which was re-named Mexico City.
Contemporary
culture
Culture of
Colonial Spain
Aztec culture
This is the site of the ruins of the Aztec marketplace of
Tlatelolco. There is also a Church built by the Spaniards.
Lastly, there are contemporary buildings which represent
present-day Mexico.
Very close to the Palacio Nacional are the famous Aztec ruins
of the Templo Mayor. This is really all that remains of Tenochtitlán.
They were discovered while excavating for the Metro.
The National Museum of Anthropology has
many interesting artifacts including la Piedra
del Sol. It is located in Chapultepec Park.
The Zócalo or Plaza of Constitution is the historical center of
Mexico city. It is in the site of the central square of the Aztec
City of Tenochtitlán. The National Palace is on one side,
and The National Cathedral, and the Muncipal Palace are
on the other side of the the Zócalo.
The National Cathedral – This church
was built on top of the ruins of Aztec temples.
This is the major cathedral of the city.
The National Palace is located in the Zocalo.
This government building is used for Presidential ceremonies.
It also has galleries that house the murals of the famous
Mexican artist Diego Rivera.
This avenue runs through the city.
It is 8 lanes wide and 12 km long and
is dotted with statues that honor
Mexico’s history. Statues of the
Angel and Columbus are on it.
Estatua a Colón
El ángel
This tall, golden statue is the
monument of Independence. It is on
el Paseo de la Reforma in la Plaza de
independencia. This is an important
symbol of the city.
This statue honoring Columbus is located on the
Paseo de la Reforma.
Diego Rivera is a famous Mexican
painter and muralist.
El Ballet Folklórico
The Palacio de las Bellas artes is an importante theater
where you can see the national ballet (el ballet folklórico),
a concert, or the opera.
Chapultepec park is largest park in Mexico City. It has a zoo, a castle, lakes,
gardens, an amusement park, and museums. Families come here. to relax, have a
picnic, or rent paddle boats on “el lago de Chapultepec.”
Emperador Maximiliano
Chapultepec Castle was the residence of Emperor Maximillian in
the early 1860’s. This Aztec Palace was one of the only buildings not
destroyed by Cortés. It is now a museum.
Alameda Park is another famous park in
Mexico City. It is similar to Central Park.
LA ZONA ROSA
This shopping district has 21 blocks
of shops,restaurants, boutiques,
and cafés. It’s located between
the Zócalo and Chapultepec Park.
Mariachi bands are popular in Mexico.
The word refers to the music or the
people. This music is a symbol of Mexican culture.
Instruments include: the violin,the bass,
the trumpet, and a small 4 string guitar.
Some of the staples of Mexican cuisine are:
• tortillas (corn and flour)
• avocados (good for making guacamole!)
• chiles
• tomatoes
• corn
• chocolate
Another yummy Mexican
treat is “churros y
chocolate”