Mexico A-Z

AZTECS
The Aztec people were certain ethnic groups of central Mexico, particularly those groups who spoke the Náhuatl language

B

Burrito
Almost anything rolled in a large tortilla.

C

Chihuahua

D

Day of the Dead

The annual event held on November 1 each year is a huge celebration of loved ones who have passed away.

E

Enchiladas
Corn tortillas are cooked in oil, dipped in sauce, filled and baked with more sauce.

F

Fajitas more food

G

Guadalajara
H

Hidalgo

The Mexican State of Hidalgo is in central-eastern Mexico, and named after Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, considered the ‘father’ of the Mexican Independence Movement.

I

ISLA MUJERES
Isla Mujeres (Island of Women) is a laid-back, simple and peaceful island.
In Maya times, the island served as the sanctuary for Ixchel, the goddess of the moon, fertility, medicine and happiness.
The Mayans also came to the island to harvest salt from the island’s lagoons.
Visitors arriving today enjoy experiences involving some water-based adventure, or simply relaxing and unwinding on the island’s soft white beaches next to the deep turquoise-blue waters at one of the fine hotels located here.
The island is a favourite destination for couples and honeymooners.

J

Jumping beans


K

Kangaroo Rat (Phillip's)
L

Born in Dallas but had Mexican parents .


LOPEZ , TRINI ( of if i had a hammer fame)

Mexico City

N

NACHOS
O

Oaxaca
P

Piñata

A piñata is a container, often made of papier-mâché, pottery, or cloth, that is decorated, filled with candy, and then broken as part of a celebration.

Q

Quetzalcoatl
R

Rain Forest

S

Sombrero, a ridiculously big hat


T

Tequila

U

Uxmal - said to be among the most attractive of the Maya archaeological sites.

V

Valle de Guadalupe

The Guadalupe Valley is a strip of vineyards, wineries, biodynamic farms and fine dining in Baja’s cosmopolitan north, near the border with California.

W

Waterfall Agua Azul


X

Xochimilco floating gardens.

Y

Yautia
Root looks like a gnarled, brown skinned carrot.
The flesh can be pink, yellow or cream coloured.
The flavour is suggestive of potatoes and beans

Z