Beaches
This resort city at the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula is famous for its iconic stone arch, El Arco.
What is Cabo San Lucas.
Created in the mid-20th century, this classic salt-rimmed cocktail combines tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime juice.
What is a Margarita.
This traditional long, rectangular shawl is worn by women, used to carry items, or even to wrap around a baby.
What is a rebozo.
The two primary mountain ranges flanking the central Mexican plateau are the Sierra Madre Oriental and this western counterpart.
What is the Sierra Madre Occidental?.
Often called "El Sol de México," this legendary romantic pop balladeer is famous for hits like "La Incondicional" and bolero revivals.
Who is Luis Miguel.
Known as the "Pearl of the Pacific," this Mazatlán landmark features high-cliff divers plunging into the ocean.
What is the Malecón (or Olas Altas)?.
When harvesting the agave for tequila, field workers use a sharp tool called a coa to chop off the leaves, leaving behind this large, spiky core that looks like a giant pineapple.
What is a piña?.
This lightweight, pleated tropical shirt is traditionally worn untucked and is popular in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Mexico.
What is a guayabera.
Also known as the Sea of Cortez, this body of water lies between the Baja California peninsula and the mainland.
What is the Gulf of California.
Hailing from Tijuana, this virtuoso rock guitarist and founder of his namesake band blazed a trail at Woodstock in 1969.
Who is Carlos Santana.
Puerto Vallarta sits on the shores of this large Pacific bay, Mexico's second-largest.
What is Banderas Bay.
Tequila is technically a regional, specialized, and strictly regulated type of this broader traditional Mexican distilled alcoholic beverage.
What is mezcal.
This traditional women's festive ensemble from Puebla features an embroidered white blouse and a heavily sequined, vibrant skirt.
What is a china poblana.
Standing at over 17,000 feet, this active volcano is located just southeast of Mexico City.
What is Popocatépetl?.
This Latin alternative and rock-pop frontman of Zoé has a distinct ethereal voice and massive solo career in indie rock.
Who is León Larregui.
This relaxed surf town in Oaxaca is famous for its powerful "Mexican Pipeline" wave, Zicatela Beach.
What is Puerto Escondio?.
Traditional stone wheel used to crush cooked agave piñas.
What is a tohona.
Often worn by horsemen and mariachis, this ornate, tight-fitting suit includes a decorated jacket and trousers.
What is a charro suit.
This river forms a large portion of the natural border between Mexico and the United States, known as the Río Bravo in Mexico.
What is the Rio Grande .
Hailing from Tijuana, this turbo-folk and norteño group created the unstoppable party anthem "La Chona."
Who are Los Tucanes de Tijauna.
Located in Baja California Sur, this quiet town is famed for offering safe lagoon-watching tours for migrating gray whales near its sandy shores.
What is San Ignacio (or Guerrero Negro)?.
This specific type of succulent plant is the sole legal source for making true tequila.
What is the blue agave (or Weber blue agave)?.
Woven from heavy wool to block mountain winds and rain, this classic blanket-like outer garment features a single slit in the middle for the head.
What is a poncho.
This southernmost Mexican state borders Guatemala and is renowned for the high-altitude peaks.
What is Chiapas.
This legendary norteño band known as the "Jefes de Jefes" has spent decades chronicling immigrant life and social issues through legendary corridos.
Who are Los Tigres del Norte,