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Teach English In Mexico

Living and Teaching English in Mexico - Habits, Customs & Curiosities ---- The Essential Travel Guide to Mexico When traveling to Mexico, be sure to have a valid passport and a visa (for some countries). It is also recommended to get vaccinations against typhoid and malaria before visiting Mexico. The official language is Spanish and the local currency is the Mexican peso. Mexico is a country filled with historical and natural attractions. The Mayan ruins at Chichén Itzá and the eco-archaeological park of Xcaret are both first-class attractions. You can also witness exciting natural spectacles such as the migrating monarch butterflies at the Reserva Mariposa Monarca or whale watching in Cabo San Lucas. SOURCE: The Culture Trip ZZ8sa5P-U3k ---- Mexican Traditions Guide Mexico not only has delicious food and natural wonders, it also has rich traditions that make it one of the most exciting places to visit in the Americas. Mexican folklore has a range of mythical beasts, gods and ancient civilizations that have shaped Mexican culture today. The Cupacabra, for example is a creature said to roam Mexico and kill off livestock, while a Nagual is a shapeshifting witch. The most important festivals in Mexico are Carnaval, Cinco de Mayo, Independence Day, Cuhauhtemoc (celebrating the birth of the Aztec emperor), Dia De Los Muertos (the Day of the Dead), and Navy day on June 1. SOURCE: http://worldwide.giftbasketsoverseas.com/mexican-culture-traditions-superstitions Vu-KJY-h4No ---- The History of Cinco de Mayo Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of the Mexican militia’s upset victory over the French expeditionary forces of Napoleon III at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. At the time, English, Spanish and French troops invaded Mexico after it declared a temporary moratorium on foreign debt repayment. The English and Spanish withdrew but the French fought to establish a monarchy in Mexico. Today, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated mostly in the US and Mexico, especially in the town of Puebla. On May 5th, there are countless parades, speeches and sometimes also reenactments. SOURCE: https://blog.bedbathandbeyond.com/bbb-infographic/the-history-of-cinco-de-mayo/ 4qUnCJ44EX8 ---- A Visual Guide to Mexican Cuisine Mexican cuisine is rich in flavor and ingredients and so much more than just tacos and burritos. Chiles en nogada, for example, is a savory-sweet dish celebrating Mexico’s independence with each color of the flag. It includes poblano chilies, picadillo and a cream sauce called nogada. Menudo is a communal soup common at feasts that is also very labor-intensive to make. It consists of beef tripe, lime, onions, cilantro and red chili peppers. One of Mexico’s most popular drinks is tascalate, a sweet and earthy chocolate beverage common in Chiapas. It’s made of tablet chocolate, pine nuts, achiote paste, vanilla and sugar. Horchata is another popular milky beverage that is made of white rice, water, vanilla, cinnamon and milk. SOURCE: http://www.visualistan.com/2015/05/a-visual-guide-to-mexican-cuisine-infographic.html pdeCogb_Bp4

 

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