Traditions
The day that is celebrated to remember family members and loved ones who have died.
Día de Los Muertos
The capital and largest city of Mexico.
Mexico City
An ancient Mayan city known for its impressive architecture.
Chichén Itzá
Common vegetables prominent in Mexican quisine.
Zucchini, cauliflower, potatoes, corn, chili peppers
Disney movie famous for spreading awareness of Day of the Dead.
Coco
A popular object used as a fun game.
Piñatas
A top coastal spot known for beaches and resorts.
Cancún
It encompasses the artificial remains of prehistoric Native American settlements.
Quarai
Common fruits in Mexico
Guava, prickly pear, mangoes, sapote
A legendary rock guitarist and Grammy Award winner, born in 1947.
Carlos Santana
Dishes commonly eaten here.
Tacos, Tostadas, Quesadillas
A location celebrated as the cultural and culinary heart of the country.
Oaxaca
The plaza, or city square that is a gathering for locals and also a tourist attraction.
Santa Fe Plaza
A common snack originating in Spain because sugar cane was brought to the Americans through Spanish colonization.
Churros
A popular Formula One racing driver, born in 1990.
Sergio "Checo" Pérez
The name of the national dance, today commonly performed by dance groups to symbolize their culture.
Mexican Hat Dance
Name of the historic city on the Yucatán Peninsula.
Mérida
A monument preserving the remains of a large prehistoric pueblo atop a great sandstone.
El Morro
An American fast food dish introduced to Mexico during the late 20th century.
Hot dogs
A top Hollywood actress and producer who earned an Academy Award nomination for her role in the film Frida.
Salma Hayek
The colorful tradition that began in Mexico in the early 20th century.
Alebrijes
An old colonial city known for great food and car making.
Puebla
Used to be home to a clan of the Tanoan peoples during the Spanish colonial contact in the 16th century.
San Lazaro
A newly popular snack consumed for millennia, its unique flavors, sustainability, and connection to pre Hispanic heritage
Edible insects
A celebrated poet and essayist who won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Octavio Paz