Mexican Food
Mexican cuisine consists of the cooking cuisines and traditions of the modern country of Mexico. Its earliest roots lie in Mesoamerican cuisine, but also in Iberian Europe. Its ingredients and methods begin with the first agricultural communities such as the Olmec and Maya who domesticated maize, created the standard process of nixtamalization, and established their foodways.
pyramids
Chichen Itza was once the capital of the Mayan empire. Today, it’s one of the new seven wonders of the world. It is home to one of the most famous pyramids in Mexico, the temple of Kukulkan. Also known as the Castillo pyramid or simply as Kukulkan, this Mesoamerican step pyramid features seven terraces and four stairways that lead to the temple at its peak.
beach
Mexico as is a vast country with an extensive and attractive coastline to match. Measuring almost 10,000km (6,213mi) in total, the beaches of this North American country stretch along four main bodies of water: the Pacific Ocean, the Gulf of California, the Gulf of Mexico, and finally, the temperate, crystal clear waters of the Caribbean.
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cenotes
A cenote is a natural pit, or sinkhole, resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater. The term originated on the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico, where cenotes were commonly used for water supplies by the ancient Maya, and occasionally for sacrificial offerings.
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nature
Almost anywhere you go in Mexico you will encounter stunning landscapes, beautiful valleys and unique natural formations. The country’s sheer size means that dozens of different types of ecosystems and climates await curious adventurers.
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culture
Mexican culture has undergone a tremendous transformation in its recent history with varying impacts in different regions. Many Mexicans live in cities, but smaller rural communities still play a strong role in defining the country's collective vibrant community.
learn more| City | Population | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Cancun | 888,797 | 142.7 km2 |
| Mexico City | 9,209,944 | 1,485 km2 |
| Puebla | 6,583,278 | 34,306 km2 |