Cinco de Mayo Facts
1. Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day. 2. Cinco de Mayo is celebrated every May 5 to observe the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Independence Day is September 16. 3. The Battle of Puebla took place… Read More
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Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo
General Ignacio Zaragoza: Cinco de Mayo Hero
Spanish Cinco de Mayo Hero When “Cinco de Mayo” is mentioned in Mexico, one of the most symbolic battles in the Mexican collective unconscious immediately comes to mind: the Battle of Puebla. General Ignacio Zaragoza, with only a small army,… Read More
Cinco de Mayo
Tequila The Landscape, History & Taste of Mexico
Spanish The Essence of Tequila Tequila is the national drink of Mexico and is certainly one of the most popular spirit beverages in the world. Tequila is made from blue agave. Agave is a plant species that instantly brings to mind… Read More
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo
by May Herz ¡Viva México! ¡Viva México! ¡Viva México! Mexicans are truly festive; any excuse gives way for a celebration! But the most important and exciting are the 16th of September, Independence Day and Cinco de Mayo, the Fifth of… Read More
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Aguascalientes Pueblos Magicos Pueblos Magicos de Mexico
AGUASCALIENTES CALVILLO Una de los elementos que caracteriza a Calvillo en el Estado de Aguascalientes es la producción de la guayaba, de esta fruta se elaboran diferentes postres y dulces y se exporta a otros países. Pero no podemos dejar… Read More
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Benito Juarez
Benito Juarez is undoubtedly one of the most important and revered figures in Mexican history. Each March 21st marks the anniversary of his birth and every elementary school in the country commemorates the man who consolidated the nation as a… Read More
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