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General Information About Mexico |
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| Background Notes--A good general site for basic information on Mexico |
| Bullfighting In Mexico--"This activity is abhorred by many but considered an art by some fans, begin learning about the controversial practice at this pro-bullfighting website." |
| Charrería--"Charrería, the national sport of Mexico and a forerunner of the North American rodeo, originated among the Spanish conquistadors in the sixteenth century." |
| CIA World Fact book--Basic reference information about Mexico, including details of geography, people, economy, government, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues. Geographical information includes area, population, flag, maps, high and low points, co-ordinates, boundary length, border countries, climate, land use and natural resources. |
| Hernan Cortes Arrives In Mexico--This page from PBS provides a brief history of Hernán Cortés's conquest of the land that was to become known as Mexico. Here you will find background on his expedition as well as factors contributing to the fall of the Aztecs. |
| Country Reports--Short briefs on the people, government, geography and economy of Mexico. Related links offer more information, anthems, flags, maps and etc. |
| A Country Study--Arranged in outline form, this site provides lots of information, including a country profile, history, social structure, religion, economy, government and more. |
| Magic Tales Of Mexico--scroll down for English & Spanish tales. Legend Of The Poinsettia |
| Maps--A great site to get printable maps of countries and individual states. Maps can be viewed in outline form or in detail. Use the second pull down menu to find the state you want. |
| What is Mariachi?--"Mariachi goes beyond music, it is the sum of a cultural revolution expressed through a group of musicians, dressed in popular clothing (most recently charro suits) which encompasses the essence of Mexico and its people. It" Mexican Dance, Music, Art & Culture Web Sites--Scroll down to find Mexican dance, music, art and literature. There are many other wonderful sites to explore on this page dealing with Mexican culture. |
| Mexican Independence--"Learn of the people and events that led Mexico to freedom from Spain." |
| Mexican War--This site provides a detailed summary of the war between the U.S. and Mexico. see also |
| Mexico--Short paragraphs give information on the people, history, culture, economy, and more. This site differs from others in that it also includes information on the animals and plants of Mexico, as well as, information on its defense system. Very nice color map with cities marked and surrounding countries. |
| Mexico For Kids--A fun site for all sorts of information. Explore, send an e-card, find out what's happening in the news, and check out the colorful buttons to the left. |
| Mexico Geographica--A good introduction to Mexico its history and people. |
| Mexico News --Mexican publication providing news on finance and business, sports, travel, living, and entertainment. An international section is also included. |
| Mexico Reference Desk--Great links which provide information on people, culture, food, language, economy, magazines, states and cities, and art. |
| The People And History Of Mexico--Much more than a timeline, this tremendous resource is also a series of links to words and pictures that bring the history of Mexico to life, from the very beginnings. This site is an excellent example of how the study of history must include people, not just dates and places. |
| Spanish--This is a fun site to visit. It offers many great things to do to learn Spanish or help with homework if you read Spanish. Lots of print outs available. |
| World Travel Guide: Mexico--Basic reference information about Mexico, such as area, capital, population, population density, geography, language, religion, time zone, history and government, plus business and social information, including details of accommodation, addresses, climate, regions, travel, visas, passports, money, health and public holidays. |
| Zoom School Mexico--Information accompanied by drawings and pictures. |
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Holidays And Fiestas |
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| Mexico Fiesta & Holidays--Fiestas abound in Mexico. Arranged by month this site lists some of the major holidays celebrated in Mexico. Even though the dates are for 2000, it will show what is celebrated each month regardless of the year. Fiestas And Traditions--More information on fiestas and holidays in Mexico. |
| Carnival--Carnival is an official Mexican holiday that kicks off a five-day celebration of the libido before the Catholic lent begins on Ash Wednesday. |
| Celebrating The Day Of The Dead--Since pre Columbian times, El Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead has been celebrated in Mexico, as in other Latin countries. this is a very special ritual, since it is the day in which the living remember their departed relatives. Day Of The Dead--Another site with photos. Days Of The Dead Day Of The Dead--A series of articles and photos of this holiday. Dia De Los Muertos--Bake the “bread of the dead” and see photographs of the Day of the Dead festival. |
| Cinco De Mayo--Learn more about the holiday celebrated on the fifth Of May, which commemorates the victory of the Mexicans over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. Cinco de Mayo--Another site which has crafts, games, recipes and additional links. Cinco de Mayo Celebration--This site offers links to history, recipes, activities, games and more. Cinco De Mayo--History and links on this holiday. Plan A Feast |
| Cinco de Mayo de 1862 - La Batalla de Puebla--"This website contains a fairly detailed history of the battle, with links to a site about Puebla." |
| Food For The Ancestors--Visit the state of Puebla during the autumn harvest and the great Days of the Dead celebrations. Presented by PBS, this site is a culinary-history exploration of Days of the Dead, Mexican traditions and ancient ways of life that still exist there. All of these seen through Mexican cuisine. |
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Recipes
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| Cooking.Com--462 Mexican recipes ranging from appetizers to soups. |
| Global Destinations--Head for the kitchen here are some wonderful recipes from Mexico. |
| Mexican Food--Large collection of recipes--from breakfast foods to appetizers. Also includes additional links to more food sites. |
| Mexican Food Recipes--An extensive collection of Mexican food recipes from the Southwest and Mexico. |
| Mexican Recipes--Includes appetizers, breads, desserts, salads, soups and more. |
| Recipe Source--Great site for Mexican recipes. (711 recipes). |
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Maya And Aztec |
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| Ancient Mesoamerican Civilizations--Set of documents discussing the writing systems, governments and religions of the Maya, Mixtec, Zapotec, and Aztec peoples. Also includes an example of the Mayan calendar and a list of related links. Mesoamerican Sites & Cultures Ancient Mesopotamian--Connects you to the best of Art, Biographies, Daily Life, Maps, Pictures, and Research on Ancient Mesopotamian. see also below MesoWeb see also Mesopotamia under Ancient History |
| Ancient Mexico--"Here's a beautiful site dedicated to the art and culture of Mexico's Maya and Aztec Indians. The site includes an informative bibliography, a brief overview of some of the Aztec and Mayan gods and goddesses, and excerpts from first-person historical sources, such as a letter from Hernando Cortes, who conquered the Aztecs, to the king of Spain." |
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Archaeology Of Teotihuacan--Learn about the city of the Gods. Sites includes information on the Avenue of the Dead, Pyramid of the Sun, Pyramid of the Moon, Feathered Serpent Pyramid, and Ciudadela. Links to other Mesoamerican sites are also provided. |
| Aztec Calendar--Information about the Aztec Calendar including graphical displays. |
| Aztec, Olmec, And Mesoamerican--Connects you to the best of art, daily life, maps, pictures, and research on Aztec, Olmec, Mayan and Mesoamerican. |
| Aztecs--Find out about the culture that dominated the Valley of Mexico in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. |
| The Aztecs/Mexicas--"Here you find information about the Aztecs and links to several other related websites." |
| The Conquistadors--Spanish explorers of Latin America--Cortes, Pizarro, Cabeza De Vaca, and Orellana. (PBS) |
| GB Online Mesoamerica--Focus is on various aspects of the study of native American culture. Included are pages and sites on ancient writing, Maya ceramics, cultural issues, archaeological sites, Mesoamerica calendar and more. |
| Ice Mummies Of The Inca--"In September 1996, high-altitude archaeologist Johan Reinhard led an expedition to the summit of Sara Sara in Peru in search of frozen sacrificial mummies. Reinhard's expedition was filmed by the BBC as part of the three-part series "Ice Mummies" and documented on this Web site as a NOVA/PBS Online Adventure. Here you'll find daily accounts and images from the expedition, e-mail questions and the responses from the team, and much more." Ice Treasures Of The Inca—An interactive expedition with John Reinhard where you will climb Peru’s Mount Ampato and follow the path of the ancient Inca as experienced in the actual expedition that took place in 1995. Inca Mummies--Follow along with the National Geographic research team as they uncover hundreds of Inca mummies from their bundles. |
| Jaguar Sun--Basic introduction to the ancient Maya myth of the Jaguar. |
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Journey Through Tikal--Explore the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal in Guatemala, a city that flourished over 2,000 years ago in Central America. |
| The Mayas--The Mayas were an incredibly advanced civilization that roamed and settled in and about modern-day Mexico and Central America. Find out more about the Mayas here. Ancient Mayan--Connects you to the best of Art, Biographies, Daily Life, Maps, Pictures, and Research on Ancient Mayan. |
| Maya Adventure--Travel to various Maya sites and learn about ancient and modern Maya culture. Be sure to take a look at the Maya Photo Archive, as it has some great photographs. |
| Maya Explorer-- Study of the Maya history and culture, including their calendar, language, and religion. |
| Mayan Kid--A very cool interactive site. You could stay here almost all night exploring the varies areas of the Mayan culture, people, beliefs, and places. |
| Mayas--Find out about the Maya culture during 300 to 900 AD. |
| MesoWeb-- MesoWeb is devoted to ancient Mesoamerica and its cultures: the Olmecs, Maya, Aztecs, Toltecs, Mixtecs, Zapotecs and others (the word Mayan is used for the language and Maya for the people and their culture). Includes an archive of Maya imagery, an Illustrated Encyclopedia of Mesoamerica, recent archaeological news, and an animation interface. |
| Mexico: A History Of Wonders--Learn about the ancient history of Mexico. |
| Mexica: Aztecs --Read descriptions of the history, religion, economy, society, and writings of this culture that dominated the Valley of Mexico in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. |
| Mystery Of The Maya--The Mystery of the Maya page is packed full of interesting information about the Mayas: Maya calendars, astronomy, crop growing, sacrifices performed, and the different gods they believed in. Links to additional Maya sites are also given. |
| Search For The Lost Cave People--"follows an international group of archeologists, who ventured into the Chiapas region of Mexico in 1997 to search for the remains of a little known civilization that preceded the Maya. In caves hundreds of feet above the Rio la Venta, and in an ancient complex swallowed by the jungle, the team found astonishing archeological treasures." |
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