Ingredients
One of the three most widely cultivated staple crops in the world, native to the Americas and foundational to both traditional and modern cuisines.
What is Maize/Corn?
(Puebla–Oaxaca)
Developed by Guillermo González Camarena, contributing to modern broadcast technology.
What is Colour Television?
(CDMX)
Domesticated in central Mexico and now globally farmed for meat. Originally called Guajolote.
What is Turkey?
(Central Mexico)
A Mexican tradition recognised by UNESCO, observed every November to honour deceased loved ones, popularised internationally through the film Coco.
What is Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos)?
(Nationwide-Michoacan)
This fruit became foundational to Mediterranean cuisine. It's now essential in sauces, salads and countless recipes around the world, influencing culinary traditions for centuries
What is tomato?
(Veracruz)
Achieved by Luis Ernesto Miramontes, transforming global reproductive health.
What is Contraceptive Pill synthesis?
(CDMX)
An endemic amphibian studied worldwide for its regenerative abilities. Found in Lake Xochimilco.
What is axolotl?
(CDMX)
A traditional ensemble music style originating in Jalisco, Mexico, performed by musicians wearing charro outfits, including the iconic sombrero, and featuring stringed instruments, trumpets and vocals.
Mariachi
(Jalisco)
A creamy fruit now central to global cuisine and health trends, prized for its rich texture, versatility in dishes from salads to smoothies and high content of healthy fats and nutrients
What is Avocado?
(Puebla–Central Mexico)
A lightweight composite structural system developed by Heberto Castillo.
What is Tridilosa Concrete System?
(CDMX)
A butterfly species famous for its massive migration, overwintering in Michoacán and the State of Mexico.
What is monarch butterfly?
(Michoacan, Edomex)
Mexican national sport showcasing horsemanship and traditional ranching skills.
What is charreria?
(Nationwide)
A fruit native to Mexico that became central to global cuisine, valued for its rich flavour, versatility in drinks and desserts, and cultural significance since ancient civilizations
What is chocolate/cacao? (Xocolatl)
(Tabasco–Chiapas)
Developed to prevent electoral fraud in multiple countries.
What is indelible electoral ink?
(CDMX)
One of the oldest dog breeds in the Americas. Traditionally believed to guide souls on their journey to the afterlife.
What is Xoloitzcuintli / Xolo?
(Central Mexico)
An iconic Mexican wrestling style where masks, flamboyant outfits, and theatrical battles are central.
Lucha Libre
(Nationwide)
This orchid-derived flavouring is essential in global baking. (Veracruz)
What is vanilla?
(Veracruz)
An electrically controlled system for stopping or slowing machinery, patented by Victor Ochoa.
What is electric brake?
(Chihuahua)
This iconic Mexican plant is famous worldwide for its bright red leaves during the Christmas season.
What is Poinsettia (Nochebuena)?
(Guerrero, Morelos)
TV dramas known for melodrama, romance, and cliffhanger endings, popular across Latin America and beyond
What are Telenovelas?
(CDMX)