May – Inside Mexico

Cinco de Mayo

May2024-05-09T15:29:07+00:00Cinco de Mayo, HISTORY, Holidays, Reference & History|

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 ...

General Ignacio Zaragoza: Cinco de Mayo Hero

May2024-05-09T15:29:28+00:00Cinco de Mayo, HEROES & HEROINES, HISTORY, Reference & History|

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 ...

Qué Chula es Puebla

May2024-05-09T15:52:42+00:00Cinco de Mayo, Travel|

At the foot of the legendary Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes is the majestic, peaceful city of Puebla. They say that Puebla, a lovely colonial city, was entrusted to the ...

Cinco de Mayo Facts

May2024-05-09T15:30:02+00:00Cinco de Mayo, HISTORY, Holidays, Reference & History|

1. Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day. 2. Cinco de Mayo is celebrated every May 5 to observe the Battle of ...

Valentine’s Day in Mexico

May2024-01-25T20:50:55+00:00Culture & Traditions, Holidays, Valentine's Day|

Read Article in SpanishMexico celebrates Valentine's Day, El Dia del Amor y la Amistad on February 14. Warm, festive and generous, this is how most foreigners who’ve had ...

Valentine’s Spanish Word List

May2024-01-25T20:51:14+00:00Proverbs & Riddles, Valentine's Day|

Valentine's most popular Spanish words:Amiga (o): FriendAmistad: FriendshipAmor: LoveAmorcito: SweetheartAnillo de compromiso: Engagement ringArgollas Matrimoniales: Wedding ringsBoda: WeddingCita: DateCorazón: HeartCupido: CupidDía de San Valentin: Valentine's DayDía ...

February 24 Mexican Flag Day

May2024-01-25T21:02:59+00:00February 24 Flag Day, HISTORY, Reference & History|

Every February 24 Mexico celebrates National Flag Day. The Mexican national flag is a symbol of freedom, justice and citizenship. Its shield and colors represent the origins, principles, courage and struggle of the Mexican nation

The Legend of Popocatepetl & Iztaccíhuatl A Love Story

May2024-01-25T21:11:58+00:00Culture & Traditions, Mitos y Leyendas, Myths & Legends|

The chief had a daughter named Iztaccihuatl: the most beautiful of all the princesses, who had professed her love for young Popocatepetl, one of her father’s people and the most handsome warrior. Both professed a deep love for each other, so before leaving for war, Popocatepetl asked the chief for the hand of Princess Iztaccihuatl.

Evolución Histórica de la Bandera Mexicana

May2024-01-25T20:52:03+00:00Fiestas, Spanish|

Estandarte de Hidalgo Durante la guerra de Independencia, el cura Miguel Hidalgo utilizó como bandera del Ejército Insurgente, un lienzo de la Virgen de Guadalupe. ...