Is there something special about Mexico?

Answer 1

Mexico is mostly known as being the southern neighbor of the United States. It is also known for being the home of a number of ancient pre-Colombian civilizations, having one of the world's most populous city for a capitol, and being able to survive while having the United States for a northern neighbor. It is also home to many cultural items and traditions, including but not limited to:

• Gastronomy: enchiladas, quesadillas, tacos, burritos, tamales, nachos.
• Drinks and spirits: tequila, mezcal, margaritas, Corona beer.
• Resort cities: Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, Acapulco, Mazatlan, Zihuatanejo.
• Sports: Soccer and the "Mexican wave"; Fernando Valenzuela at the Los Angeles Dodgers. Lucha Libre and El Santo, Blue Demon and Tinieblas wrestlers.
• TV and movie Stars: Salma Hayek, Danny Trejo, Pedro Infante.
• Climate: Hot-arid deserts and hot-humid jungles.
• Ancient civilizations: Aztecs and Mayans.
• National Holidays: Cinco de Mayo, 16th of September (Mexican Independence Day) and Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
• Handcrafts and Garments: Taxco silver jewelry, Santa Maria del Cobre copper pots, vases, casserole dishes and chandeliers; black oaxacan pottery, the all-too-famous piñatas, sombreros, zarapes or ponchos, the huipil and huarache shoes.
• Religious traditions: the Virgencita(Virgin Mary of Guadalupe) and Tres Reyes Magos (Three wise men or Epiphany celebration); Semana Santa (Easter) and the Passion representation.