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Mexico
Mexico is a country on the southern tip of North America. Not to be confused with the US State of New Mexico, it is home of ancient Aztec and Maya civilizations. Also known for Tequila, Mariachis, Cancun and Los Cabos, this is the place to ask anything related to Mexico.
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Why did the coup led by Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana anger Anglo-Texans and tejanos?
It sought to undermine their autonomy.
What is the name of the biggest mountain range in Mexico?
The Sierra Madre. The tallest peak in Mexico however is Pico de Orizaba in the Eje Volcanico Transversal mountain range at 5,636 meters or 18,490 feet.
What body of water lies between Baja California and Mexicali Mexico?
Mexicali IS in Baja California. Actually, such city is the capital of the Baja California state.
If you mean what body of water is between Baja California and the Mexican mainland, that would be the Sea of Cortes or Gulf of California. See related questions for further detail.
Where is playa del Carmen located?
Playa del Carmen is located 60 KM south of Cancun on Highway DF 307 (The only North-south highway in the area) along the Caribbean coast of the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico.
What are some differences between Peru and Mexico?
Mexico is a Latin American nation with a large Spanish-speaking, Roman Catholic population while Australia is an Anglo-speaking, Oceanian island-nation with a majority of English-speaking population and a more balanced mix of religions (Roman Catholic: 26% Protestant 19%). The ethnic make up of Mexico is predominantly of mestizo (60%) and Amerindian people (30%) while Australians are predominantly Europeans (92%) and on a lesser degree, of Asian (7%) or Aboriginal background (1%).
Mexico has more affinity to countries such as Spain, Argentina or Chile while Australia has a culture more similar to that of England, Canada or South Africa.
Australia is flat, but Mexico has rugged mountains. They both have deserts, but kangaroos don't live in Mexico. Mexico City is the capital of Mexico. Canberra is the capital of Australia.
What are the Sierra Madre mountain ranges in Mexico?
Which Sierra Madres?
North America (Central America also, but it is considered part of North America when speaking of continents) and the Philippine Islands. Check Wikipedia for more specific answers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sierra_Madre
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What are the main ways to make a living in La Paz Mexico?
La Paz is an overwhelmingly tourism, services and commerce-driven city, with 69% of the workforce dedicated to such activities. There is also a significant proportion of the population (19.6%) dedicated to mining, light manufacturing and construction.
What is the difference between texas and mexico?
(Texas is a state within the United States of America that borders with Mexico which is a completely separate country. Mexico is to the south of Texas' border.)<-The first answer
That is true but anyone knows that, I think the lad wanted to know the cultural differences and why they fought each other. Well, for one the Mexicans were Catholic and the Texan's were Protestant (It may seem like a strange reason for war, but look back at the Hundred Year war in the Medieval times, they fought over it.). Second reason would be slavery which Mexico abolished in 1829 (Yes, even we fought against are selves for that reason (kinda :P)) And my third would be on 1830 Mexico slapped a heavy tax on importation of American goods and the Mexicans even came into Texas to enforce Mexican laws, yet they underestimated the Texans and were pwned (First of anyway). And those are some of the differences and reasons Mexico and Texas didn't like each other.
Why do Mexico and Peru have primarily Catholic populations?
When the Spanish conquered Mexico in the 16th century, they completely destroyed all native civilizations, replacing their original religions, customs and languages with their own. That is why most Mexicans are Catholic, speak Spanish and have many common customs to Spanish people, such as Day of the Dead or Corridas de Toros (Bullfighting).
Flight from Boston to Cabo San Lucas?
Both cities are 4,156 kilometers (2,583 miles) apart from each other, on a straight line. There are also no direct flights between Boston and Cabo San Lucas . Common connections include Houston, Chicago or Phoenix, meaning your flight may take from 8hours (Boston - Houston - Los Cabos) up to 23 hoursor more (Boston - Philadelphia - Phoenix - Los Cabos).
Is same-sex marriage legal in Mexico?
It is recognized but not permitted.
This state has a law limiting marriage to opposite-sex couples only, but such a law was ruled unconstitutional by the Mexican Supreme Court on December 5, 2012. Same-sex couples wishing to marry in this state may now petition the federal court for an order directing the registro civil to register their marriage. When five such orders have been issued, the law prohibiting same-sex marriage in this state is considered struck down.
On August 10, 2010, the Mexican Supreme Court ruled that ALL Mexican states must recognize same-sex marriages, regardless of where they are performed.
Although there is local resistance, same-sex married couples returning from elsewhere to live in Guerrero are legally entitled to all the same rights and benefits as any other legally married couple.
Why does the southern part of Mexico's central plateau have a temperate climate?
The higher the altitude, the colder the climate. For example, Mexico City is almost on the same latitude of Honolulu. However, due to altitude, the Mexican capital has a colder climate of 20-25 °C (68-77 °F).
How do you reserve a bus ticket to Mexico City from US?
You can reserve a bus ticket at a greyhound agent, you can buy a bus ticket at a greyhound station. You can also buy a ticket online.
What holidays does Mexico celebrate?
January
- January 1: Año Nuevo (New Year's Day), is an official Mexican holiday.
- January 6: Día de Los Santos Reyes is the day when Mexicans exchange Christmas presents in accordance with the arrival of the three gift-bearing wisemen to Jesus Christ. This day culminates the Christmastime festivities.
- January 17: Feast Day of de San Antonio de Abad is a religious holiday during which the Catholic Church allows animals to enter the church for blessing
February
- February 2: Día de la Candelaria or Candlemas, is a religious holiday that is celebrated with processions, dancing, bullfights in certain cities, and the blessing of the seeds and candles. The festivities are best seen in: San Juan de los Lagos, Jalapa; Talpa de Allende, Jalisco; and Santa Maria del Tuxla, Oaxaca.
- January 31- February 5 (2008): Carnaval is an official Mexican holiday that kicks off a five-day celebration of the libido before the Catholic lent. Beginning the weekend before Lent, Carnaval is celebrated exhubrantly with parades, floats and dancing in the streets. Port towns such as Ensenada, La Paz, Mazatlán and Veracruz are excellent places to watch Carnaval festivities. Dates change slightly as follows: 2008: Jan 31 - Feb 5; 2009: Feb 19-24; 2010: Feb 11-16.
- February 5: Día de la Constitución an official holiday that commemorates Mexico's Constitution.
- February 24: Flag Day, This Mexican national holiday honors the Mexican flag.
March
- March 19: St. Joseph's Day, Día de San José, a religious holiday best seen in Tamulin, San Luis Potosi.
- March 21: The Birthday of Benito Juárez, a famous Mexican president and national hero, this is an official Mexican holiday.
April
- Semana Santa: Semana Santa is the holy week that ends the 40-day Lent period. This week includes Good Friday and Easter Sunday. It is Mexican custom to break confetti-filled eggs over the heads of friends and family.
May
- May 1: Primero de Mayo is the Mexican national holiday that is equivalent to the U.S. Labor Day.
- May 3: Holy Cross Day Día de la Santa Cruz, when construction workers decorate and mount crosses on unfinished buildings, followed by fireworks and picnics at the construction site.
- May 5: Cinco de Mayo is the Mexican national holiday that honors the Mexican victory over the French army at Puebla de los Angeles in 1862.
- May 10: Mother's Day, Due to the importance of the mother in Mexican culture, Mother's Day is an especially significant holiday.
June
- June 1: Navy Day is an official Mexican holiday.
- June 24: Saint John the Baptist Day is celebrated with religious festivities, fairs, and popular jokes connected to getting dunked in water.
- June 29: Fiesta of Saint Peter and Saint Paul notable celebrations in Mexcaltitán, Nayarit and Zaachila, Oaxaca.
September
- September 1: Annual State of the Union,Though this date is an approximation, the President delivers the address in the autumn.
- September 16: Mexican Independence Daycelebrates the day that Miguel Hidalgo delivered El Grito de Dolores, and announced the Mexican revolt against Spanish rule.
October
- October 12: Día de la Raza, This day celebrates Columbus' arrival to the Americas, and the historical origins of the Mexican race.
November
- November 1&2: Día de los Muertos(AKA The day of the dead) is an important Mexican holiday that merges Pre-Columbian beliefs and modern Catholocism. Europe's All Saints' Day and the Aztec worship of the dead contribute to these two days that honor Mexico's dead.
- November 20: Mexican Revolution Day,This official Mexican holiday celebrates the Mexican Revolution of 1910.
December
- December 12: Día de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, or the day of the Virgin of Guadalupe is celebrated with a feast honoring Mexico's patron saint.
- December 16: Las Posadas celebrates Joseph and Mary's search for shelter in Bethlehem with candlelight processions that end at various nativity scenes. Las Posadas continues through January 6.
- December 25: Navidad, Mexico celebrates the Christmas holiday.
How long is flight from Cabo to Guadalajara Mexico?
I am assuming that Cabo stands for Cabo San Lucas. The flight time of that would be around 1 hour.
What kind of papers do you need coming back from Mexico to US?
Take a passport. As a US citizen, you won't have much trouble entering Mexico, but you will have to establish your citizenship to get back.
What geographic realm in Mexico located in?
Mexico is located in the geographic realm of North America, although it is often included in regions with Central America to its south.
Why you should not live in Mexico?
Being the 10th most visited place in the world must mean something. See the related questions section for further detail.
How long did it take for the Spaniards to leave Mexico?
If you mean how long it took for Mexico to win its independence war, the conflict took 11 years of duration (1810 - 1821). If you mean if Spaniards ever leaved Mexico, most of them stayed, becoming part of the criollo population that survives up to this day -- Mexico has a 9-17% of its population of white European descent; also 60-80% of Mexicans are descendants of interracial marriages between Spanish and Native Americans.
What main avenue in Mexico city was built by maximilian?
Maximilian of Austria, a European nobleman became the Emperor of Mexico in 1863. During his brief rule, he built Avenida Reforma, an important street in Mexico City and is considered his lasting legacy.
The area of Mexico is 1,958,200 square kilometers or 761,606 square miles.
Mexico is the 15th largest country in the world. It is also roughly three times the size of Texas, slightly larger than Alaska, or one fifth of the total United States land size. On a more "international scale", Mexico is roughly the same size of Spain, the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Germany put together.
It would depend on the lifestyle you are willing to have in Mexico; If you want to bring your furniture or if you want to rent or buy in Mexico. For a relatively comfortable standard of living, you would need about $ 2,200 for a lease payment (including deposit) in a safe neighborhood; Another $ 5,000 would be needed for basic furniture, which would include a good stove, dishwasher, refrigerator and washing machine. Then you can live comfortably in Mexico for as little as US $ 1,500 per month, but the more luxurious your lifestyle, the more expensive it becomes.
Do you need a passport to go to tijuana in 2012?
You don't need a passport if you are coming back from Tijuana, I asked the immigration people and they said it's fine with the ID and Birth Certificate. Actually if you go walking there are 2 lines one for passport and the other one is for people that don't carry passport.
