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Nachos were invented in Piedras Negras by... Nacho. On August 15, 2019, a man named Ignacio Anaya García appeared in the doodle on the Google search page. It was the 124th anniversary of his birth (1895) and the artist Alfonso de Anda was in charge of designing it. The doodle showed a waiter creating one of the most famous snacks in the ...
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In Mexico, hurricane season is a constant and often devastating reality. To understand and classify these weather phenomena, the international Saffir-Simpson scale is used, which is based on a hurricane's internal wind speed. Hurricanes frequently happen in Mexico. The National Hurricane Center in Miami, USA, is responsible for maintaining historical records of tropical cyclones and has jurisdiction over Region IV, which also ...
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Did you know that Mexico City is also called the city that never sleeps? A common mistake is to focus on daytime activities when traveling and miss out on the nighttime experiences that a city has to offer. Nighttime can create a unique and enchanting atmosphere to explore and enjoy. If you want to make the most of your trip after the ...
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Tropical cyclones are the most predictable weather phenomena. Every year, seasonal forecasts are published in a report that takes into account their possible frequency, behavior, and the potential to become hurricanes. However, there is always a certain percentage of uncertainty in estimates. What is a Hurricane Otis? On October 24, it was a tropical storm, and the next day, Hurricane Otis unexpectedly ...
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Before the arrival of the Spaniards, the Aztecs had a complex cosmology that included a pantheon of deities representing various aspects of their world. These deities played significant roles in Aztec religious beliefs. Gods were perceived as powerful beings who controlled various aspects of the natural world, human activity, and cosmic phenomena. Their pantheon was vast and varied, reflecting the Aztecs' complex ...
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Xochimilco is a southern district of Mexico City famous for its canals. Both locals and tourists come to Xochimilco to ride colorful boats and enjoy an atmosphere far removed from the rest of the bustling metropolis. Mexico City was built on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire. The city of Tenochtitlan was built in 1325 on an island ...
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Have you ever heard of La Noche Triste? What is it? Why is it called that? Legend has it that Hernán Cortés shed tears at the Tree of the Sad Night, located along the Mexico-Tacuba causeway in Mexico City, after his defeat by the Aztecs. However, this story is limited by historical evidence. The conquest of Mexico is one of the most ...
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While the Riviera Maya is well-known as a beach resort area, not all know, beyond its stunning beauty, this region is also an excellent starting point for exploring the ancient Mayan ruins of the Yucatán Peninsula. The Mayans, who once flourished in this area, left behind a remarkable legacy. Mayan cities in the Yucatán began to appear around 2000 BCE. Over time, ...
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Why is Montezuma bald cypress the national tree of Mexico? This species became the national tree of Mexico in 1921 and holds that title to this day. The Montezuma bald cypress has been present in the mythology of indigenous groups due to its enormous size and numerous uses. The tree is widely known in Mexico as Ahuehuete and Sabino. Ahuehuete has more ...
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The Riviera Maya is a popular destination for tourists from all over the world. Like many other tourist destinations in Mexico, the Riviera Maya is safe and attracts millions of vacationers, holidaymakers, and tourists every year. Traveling abroad often comes with safety concerns. Is the Riviera Maya safe for tourists? Is public transportation safe in the Riviera Maya? Is it safe to ...
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