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En boca cerrada no entran moscas. - Flies don't enter a closed mouth. Dicho Mexicano.
 Mexico At A Glance: Get The Latest News, Weather and Exchange Rates
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August 2008 Update - Los Cabos Transportation Dispute
It's not the more familiar Cinco de Mayo, but it is a much more important holiday in Mexico's history, celebrating the start of the long and difficult break from Spain. Learn how on this day each year, September 15th at midnight, the president relives Miguel Hidalgo's cry for freedom in their nation's capital, and how Mexico finally gained it's own independence.
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Mexico's signature dish available August through October. The poblano chile, Mexico's spicy sister to the bell pepper, plays the key role in this culinary masterpiece, which is stuffed with meat, served with a white cream sauce and topped with red pomegranate seeds, resembling the colors of the Mexican flag and symbolizing Mexican independence. First created in Puebla, chiles en nogada coincides with the time of Mexican national independence. For more on this and other favorite recipes ...
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Message Board Have a Question? Have an Answer? Share it with Others in Our Forum
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Hello Susan,
It's great that we now have a Oaxaca forum! Could you tell me what time of the year they have the Guelaguetza and how long it lasts? Is it difficult to find a place to stay if you wait until the last moment for reservations?
-El Tecolote
Dear Tecolote here's the answer...
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Maximilian I, Emperor of Mexico from 1864-1867, qualifies as one of the country's most ill-fated rulers. Hailing from a european dynasty, Maximilian was duped into accepting the role of Mexico's emperor. Brought to the country under false pretenses, the archduke of Austria was led to believe his presence would be welcome by the people of Mexico. In fact, the opposite was true.
Read more about Maximilian...
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Mexico History Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, one of Mexico's most famous women
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One of Mexico's most remarkable women was a nun who lived in the 17th century. Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz was an outstanding writer and poet whose works were extremely controversial for their time. Considered to be Mexico's first feminist, Juana Inés de la Cruz was an extraordinary woman for both her learning and for her writings that continue to be studied even today.
Read about this exceptional women...
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Benito Juarez is considered one of Mexico's greatest and most beloved leaders. During his political career he helped to institute a series of liberal reforms that were embodied into the new constitution of 1857. During the French occupation of Mexico, Juarez refused to accept the rule of the Monarchy or any other foreign nation, and helped to establish Mexico as a constitutional democracy. His birthday, March 21st, observed
on March 17th this year, is a National Holiday.
Learn more about Benito Juarez...
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Red Hominy can be found in various traditional dishes like Pozole and Menudo. In the past, inconsistent practices in production have caused many traditional recipes to replace Red Hominy with a less expensive and more accessible white corn. CA West LLC is one grower and producer who specializes in Red Hominy (Maiz Morado) and the more common White Hominy.For the Red Posole recipe and other favorite recipes click here...
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Mexico Art Rufino Tamayo, world renowned Oaxacan painter
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Rufino Tamayo, a Oaxacan painter of international renown, was one of the great modern artists of the 20th century. Tamayo died in 1991 at the age of 91 and had a long and esteemed career. His artwork can be found in important collections worldwide. During his life he was the recipient of many prestigious awards, including France's Legion d'Honneur.Learn more about this famous Oaxacan artist...
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Many consider Jose Guadalupe Posada the founder of modern Mexican art. Through his popular art prints depicting Calaveras (skeletons) Posada is credited with educating the general populace concerning the political injustices of the day which ultimately culminated in the Mexican Revolution of 1910.Lean more about this famous Illustrator and Engraver...
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Talavera is an exquisite type of majolica pottery whose history goes back hundreds of years. Originally introduced to Mexico by the Spaniards, Puebla's indigenous craftsmen incorporated their own artistic heritage into the techniques of Majolica pottery production.
The results were a marriage between the old world and the new world, with Puebla becoming the birthplace of the beautiful ceramic art form known as Talavera Poblana.
For more on the history of Talavera ...
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Many visit Mexico specifically to enjoy their favorite sport or activity.
Whether it's kiteboarding, surfing, sailing, fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, rock climbing, mountain climbing, camping, bird-watching, kayaking, hunting or river-rafting, Mexico has
it all. Visit our Mexico Activities Directory ...
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The Great Pyramid or Templo Mayor was the main temple of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan (today's Mexico City). It was destroyed in 1521 after the conquest of the Aztec empire by the Spanish conquistadores under the leadership of Hernan Cortes . Remains of the lower portions of the temple complex have been discovered by modern archaeologists buried under
parts of modern Mexico City. Learn more about the Templo Mayor and the Aztecs ...
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The Monarch butterfly, a beautiful insect known for its orange and black markings, is famous for its annual migration to Mexico. Each year, hundreds of millions of butterflies travel from the United States and Canada, to winter in forests of Fir and Oyamel trees in the highland forests of Michoacan.Learn more about the Monarch Butterfly's Migration to Mexico...
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Mexican Revolutionary war hero Emiliano Zapata was born in 1879 in the Mexican state of Morelos. Zapata was of Mestizo blood and spoke Nahuatl, the indigenous language of central Mexico. Elected village leader in 1909, he quickly recruited an insurgent army of farmers from his community to protect their farms against the arbitrary land confiscations of the government of Porfirio DiazLearn more about Emiliano Zapata and his role in the Revolution...
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Rarely do volcanologists get to watch the birth, growth, and death of a volcano. Paricutin provided such an opportunity. The eruption that created the Paricutin volcano in Michoacan began in 1943 and continued to 1952. Paricutin is probably Mexico's most famous volcano. Learn more about the Volcano that grew out of
a cornfield ...
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There's no denying that real estate in Mexico has taken off. When a big name
investor such as tycoon Donald Trump is behind a mega-project like the Trump
Ocean Resort Baja then you know things are "cook'n". If you are interested in buying real estate
in Mexico and want to find a full-service real estate agent or learn more about Mexican real estate law, let us help you.
Visit Our Mexico Real Estate Directory
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One of our most popular services, the photo classified advertisements lets you browse through hundreds of classified ads for real estate, vacation rentals and more, searchable by category and region. Advertisers can post an ad online to be seen by thousands of people every month for just $50 for six months.
Check Out Our Mexico Classified & Personal Ad Section
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Learning a foreign language is no easy task but is well worth the effort. There's no better way to successfully absorb a foreign language than to immerse yourself in its culture. Mexico has many Spanish language schools that offer top-notch instruction. Along with classes, subject-specific workshops are available as well.
Find the ideal Spanish language school for you
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Frequently Asked Questions or FAQs: Do I need to have a passport? What do I need to enter Mexico? Do I need auto insurance? Can I bring my pet into Mexico? Can I purchase prescription drugs in Mexico and bring them back into the United States? Can foreigners purchase land/real estate in Mexico? What is the drinking age in Mexico? Here are answers to your specific questions.
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Having you been thinking about getting married in Mexico? Many couples now see Mexico as a wonderful and exciting place to get married that is both affordable and convenient. Wedding planners can take almost all of the hassle out of the process and make life easier for bride and groom. Be sure to check our resources first to help you in your plans, in our Getting Married in Meixco section.
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