YES, Dogs were historically bred for their meat by the Aztecs. Hernán Cortés reported that when he arrived in Tenochtitlan in 1519, "small gelded dogs which they breed for eating" were among the goods sold in the city markets. These dogs were called itzcuintlis, and were similar to the modern Mexican Hairless Dog. They were often pictured on pre-Columbian Mexican pottery.
What is Mexico's pro soccer team named?
There are many, as there is a whole "Soccer Mexican League". I will list you the most popular teams and their home cities:
Chivas - Guadalajara
America - Mexico City
Cruz Azul - Mexico City
Pumas de la UNAM - Mexico City
Rayados - Monterrey
Diablos - Toluca
Monarcas - Morelia
The web page of the Mexican league (with full description of teams, uniforms and individual player statistics) would be:
http://www.femexfut.org.mx/portalv2/default.aspx
What is one of mexicos national instruments?
You mean typical music instruments? Guitar and piano are the most widely known; mariachi music instruments include guitars, double bass, violin and trumpet; northern or "norteña" music makes use of accordion and jarana besides the aforementioned mariachi instruments. Tropical music such as salsa and cumbia uses maraca, bongos and flutes.
What does Veracruz mean in English?
The name is an abbreviated version of the original name "La Villa Rica de la Vera Cruz", which translates into "The rich village of the True Cross". Such name was bestowed by the Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes, in 1519.
What is the driest region in Mexico?
Northern Mexico, especifically the areas within the boundaries of the Chihuahuan and Sonoran deserts.
True or false Mexico has the third largest meteorite crater in the world?
Actually, it has the largest meteorite crater in the world. The Chicxulub crater has a diameter of 170 kilometers (105 miles) and covers part of the Yucatan Peninsula. It is believed to have been the place where the meteorite that wiped off the dinosaurs crashed, over 65 million years ago.
See the related links section for some images of the crater.
Can you grow sugar cane in Mexico?
Of course. Mexico is the 6th largest producer of sugarcane in the world - and its refined product, sugar - with 51.11 million tonnes produced during 2008.
What was most direct result of Mexican independence from spanish rule?
The increase of trade along the Santa fr trail
I guess you mean "least developed country" or "medium developed country". It is neither.
According to the scale you are using, Mexico falls within the category of "High developing countries", just below the likes of Chile, Hungary or Poland.
MEDC
Did the us and Mexico benefit from the agreements?
Not embarking into a bitter debate of why is Mexico beneficial to the US, as the Mexican-American relationship is a very complex one. However, some highlights of such relationship would be:
Mexico is one of the few countries that still buy products "Made in the USA".
Mexico provides for cheap labor in the form of illegal immigrants. This might not be that good, but if the US government tolerates them, it probably means it is good for corporations and industries that depend on them.
Most of Mexican oil, silver and other mineral resources are imported by the US industries.
Many Americans love to travel to Mexico, as it is a cheap tourist destination.
Many Americans, specially retirees, spend their latter years living in Mexico, because of cheaper real state prices.
How many miles from los angeles to puerto nuevo mexico?
The air distance from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Los Angeles, California, is 3,371 miles. That equals 5,425 kilometers or 2,929 nautical miles.
Why did Mexico give up the land included in the Mexican cession?
Lets reverse the question: what do you think would be the reaction if China demanded the whole states of California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, as well as parts of Wyoming, Colorado, Oklahoma and Kansas to pay off the debts acquired by the US government?
Do you need a passport to fly to Cancun Mexico from Maryland?
yes you do. you need a passport to fly anywhere outside of the United States.
How did the Mexican drug war end?
It is an ongoing conflict that started on December 11, 2006 when Mexican president Felipe Calderon started the first major operations against drug cartels. No end to this conflict is seen on the short time, at least until new elections are carried out in Mexico next year.
How does altitude effect in Mexico?
It directly affects temperature, humidity and other factors that result in varying climates. One instance is Mexico City, located at the same latitude of Hawaii: unlike the tropical US's state, due to its high altitude (2250 m / 7382 feet), Mexico City has an average temperate of 18 ºC (64 ºF) with oak and pine forests nearby.
Where all can you go snorkeling to see fish in Mexico?
The most important include:
Cozumel. Located 10 miles off the eastern Yucatan Peninsula -- facing the Caribbean Sea -- the island of Cozumel includes three of the largest coral reefs in Mexico, including the Cozumel's Reef National Park, Chankanaab National Park and the Faro Celerain Ecological Park.
Puerto Vallarta. Located on the western Pacific coast, it includes abundant sea life along the Banderas Bay.
Cancun / Mayan Riviera. Again, along the eastern Yucatan Peninsula you can find several snorkeling/diving sites (well over 24) facing the Caribbean Sea. These include several coral reefs with plenty of sea life.
What side of the plane should you sit on when flying to Cancun Mexico?
if your flying out of nor cal, fly in the right as you get some beautiful views of the pacific coast. If you're flying out of so cal sit on the left and look out at the Sierras and Mexican Rockies.
Where did the name Mexico come from?
After the Mexica branch of the Aztecs. The origin of the term "Mexxica" remains uncertain. Some take it as the old Nahuatl word for the sun. Others say it derived from the name of the leader Mexitli. Yet others simply ascribe it to a type of weed that grows in Lake Texcoco. Leon Portilla suggests that it means "navel of the moon" from Nahuatl metztli (moon) and xictli (navel). Alternatively, it could mean "navel of the maguey" (Nahuatl metl).
For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section indicated below.
Why did the Aztec choose the location of Tenochtitlan as their permanent home?
Before 1325 AD, the Aztec or Mexica people were a nomadic tribe that wandered throughout the land, looking for a place to settle and build their capital. Their state religion awaited the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy: that the wandering tribes would find the destined site for a great city whose location would be signaled by an eagle eating a snake while perched atop a cactus. The Aztecs saw this vision on what was then a small swampy island in the middle of lake Texcoco, after which they founded their capital Tenochtitlan (today known as Mexico City), on March 13, 1325.
The prophesy and subsequent vision is now immortalized in Mexico's coat of arms and on the Mexican flag.
What is the per capita of Mexico?
US$20,400 (nominal exchange) or US$29,700 (PPP). For comparision purposes, Mexico's GDP per capita is US$10,200 in nominal terms or US$14,800 in PPP terms.
Who is a very important citizen in Mexico?
Some of them include:
How does tourism affect Mexico's economy?
The highest challenge is the huge amount of waste that has to be disposed, such as raw sewage and garbage generated by 24 million international tourists, as well as 69 million national tourists throughout the year (2013). It also means damage to local ecosystems, especially those which are fragile or easily disturbed by the presence of humans, such as mangle forests, jungles and coral reefs. As many tourists enjoy a "living souvenir", many of them try to take away exotic species which more often than not, are threatened or outright endangered. Finally, to leverage the economic benefit of the tourism industry, many local governments allow new construction projects which usually have an environmental impact on their own, such as opening a new hotel complex close to a turtle nest, or draining a mangle forest to build a new highway.
Who is the president of baja California sur Mexico?
Baja California is a federal state that is part of Mexico. It doesn't have a president per se, but a governor. Current Baja California governor is Jose Guadalupe Osuna Millan (term: 2007-2013).