Cultural Foods
The most popular dish, with varieties like al pastor (spit-roasted pork), carnitas, and grilled meats (carne asada) topped with salsa, onion, and cilantro.
Tacos
A popular, chaotic comedy about a suburban family
La Familia P. Luche
First constitutional president of Mexico.
Guadalupe Victoria
A UNESCO World Heritage site known for the iconic Kukulkan Mayan Pyramid.
Chichén Itzá in Yucatán
What is celebrated on April 30th?
Children's Day (Día del Niño)
Corn dough (masa) steamed in corn husks or banana leaves, typically filled with chicken, pork, cheese, or chilies.
Tamales
A iconic superhero comedy parody, famous for the catchphrase "No contaban con mi astucia"
El Chapulín Colorado
Sparked the Mexican Revolution and aimed for democratic reform.
Francisco I. Madero
Massive ancient pyramids, including the Pyramid of the Sun and Moon.
Teotihuacán, near Mexico City
What is celebrated on May 5th?
Battle of Puebla (Cinco de Mayo)
Corn tortillas rolled around a filling (meat, cheese, or vegetables) and covered in green or red chili sauce.
Enchiladas
An anthology show addressing contemporary social issues with dramatic irony.
La Rosa de Guadalupe
Who led through liberal reforms and foreign intervention
Benito Juárez
Famous Mayan ruins overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
Tulum, near Riviera Maya
What is celebrated on November 1st to 2nd?
Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos)
Slow-cooked, caramelized, and shredded pork, often served in tacos or tortas.
Carnitas
A classic rags-to-riches story featuring Thalía.
Maria la del Barrio
enacted a left-wing populist agenda focused on poverty reduction, massive infrastructure projects, and strengthening the military's role. His administration lifted over 5 million people out of poverty by doubling the minimum wage, boosting pensions, and implementing cash-transfer programs.
Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO)
Crucial Aztec archaeology and history museums.
Templo Mayor & Museo Nacional de Antropologia in Mexico City
What is celebrated on September 16th?
Independence Day (El Día de la Independencia)
A hearty, traditional soup made with hominy, pork (or chicken), and seasoned with chili and herbs.
A legendary sitcom revolving around the residents of a fictional housing complex (vecindad).
El Chavo del Ocho
The first female President of Mexico (taking office October 1, 2024). As a former scientist and Mexico City mayor, she has focused on expanding social programs, boosting the minimum wage, reducing homicides, and strengthening constitutional rights for women
Claudia Sheinbaum
A major religious site.
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City
What is celebrated on December 12th?
Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe)