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MEXICO
Mexico is a country bordering south of the United States of America, with Belize and Guatemala to the southeast. It is surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea to the southeast and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Mexico is rich in natural resources, like oil, silver, copper, and agricultural products and known for its spicy Mexican food
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The landscape of Mexico is diverse with high mountains, deep canyons, deserts and rain forest jungles with scattered historical ruins throughout the country. This country has a rich ancient history of complex society of Indian people from the distant past before the Spaniards came and became a part of the country's population. Several Aztec and Mayan pyramids and ruins are still preserved today. All these interesting archaeological discoveries including the natural beauty of the country make Mexico a hot spot for tourists. Read on to learn more.
FACTS
Capital: Mexico City
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Population: 116 million
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Area: 1.96 million sq km (758,449 sq miles)
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Major language: Spanish
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Major religion: Christianity
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Currency: peso
 Mexico |
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 Anahuacalli Museum_Mexico |
 Grand Cenote_Mexico |
 Angel Monument_Mexico |
 El-Castillo-chichen-itza-kukulcan_Mexico |
 Xcaret Theme Park_Mexico |
 Rio Secreto _Mexico |
 Tulum Monkey Sanctuary_Mexico |
 Monumento_a_la_Revolución_Mexico |
 Alfa-Planetarium_Mexico |
 Aztec Pyramid of Tenayuca_Mexico |
 Ancient Fortress of Tulum_Mexico |
 Aerial view of Taxco-de-Alarcon with Santa Prisca Church-Mexico |
 Chichen-Itza_Mexico |
 Balankanche Caves_Mexico |
 Coba Pyramid-Mexico |
 Guadalajara-Hospicio-Cabanas_Mexico |
 Copper_Canyon_Mexico |
 Garcia-Caves-Horsetail-Falls_Mexico |
 Fundidora Park-Santa-Lucia-Riverwalk-Mexico |
 Fuerte-de-San-Miguel (Spansh Fort)_Mexico |
 Basilica-of-Our-Lady-of-Solitude_Mexico |
 Grutas-de-Cacahuamilpa Park with Caverns_Mexico |
 Guadalajara-Cathedral_Mexico |
 Government Palace_Mexico |
 Guanajuato-Teatro-Juarez_Mexico |
 Guanajuato-University_Mexico |
 Malinalco_Mexico |
 Museo Tamayo_Mexico |
 Monterrey-Cathedral_Mexico |
 Monte-Alban_Mexico |
 Monterrey-Arco-Museum-of-Contemporary Art_Mexico |
 Merida_Mexico |
 La Valenciana Mine_Mexico |
 Mummies-of-Guanajuato Museum_Mexico |
 Museum-of-Steel_Mexico |
 Natural-History-Museum_Mexico |
 Oaxaca_Cathedral_Mexico |
 Playa-del-Carmen-Cenotes_Mexico |
 Playa-del-Carmen-Xel-Ha-Park_Mexico |
 The Monastery of Santiago Apostol-Mexico |
 Pyramid of the Magician-Uxmal_Mexico |
 Plaza Morelos with museum and monuments_Mexico |
 Regional Museum_Mexico |
 Rotunda of Illustrious Men_Mexico |
 Palenque_Mexico |
 Teotihuacan-Mexico |
 Temple-of-the-god-descending_Mexico |
 Temple-of-the-Frescoes_Mexico |
 Tula and the Tollan Ruins_Mexico |
 Tulum-Walls_Mexico |
 Tulum_Mexico |
Mexico beauty
Dos and Don'ts (cultural tips)
Attractions (things to See and Do)
Zoo/Reserves
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Chapultepec Zoo
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Guadalajara Zoo
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Tulum Monkey Sanctuary, Ruins
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Sian Ka'an Nature Reserve
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Palenque (rainforest, ecotourism)
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Rio Secreto
Monuments/Amusement Parks
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Alfa Planetarium
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Six Flags Mexico
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Torre Latinoamericano (skyscraper)
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Angel of Independence Monument
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Pyramid of the Sun
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Acuario Imbursa (Aquarium)
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Monumento Cuauhtemoc
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Palacio de Bellas Artes
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Temples of Uxmal
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Coba Ruins
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​Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel
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Museums/Historical Sites
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National Museum of Anthropology
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Anahuacalli Museum
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Monumento a la Revolucion
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Museo De Art Moderno (Contempory Art)
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Chapulteppec Park and Castle museum
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Templo Mayor - Pyramid of Tenochtitlan
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Temple of Kukulcan, El Castillo
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National Palace
Parks/Water attractions
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Xcaret Eco-Archaeological Park
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Santa Lucia River Walk
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Sayulita (beach)
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Playacar (beach)
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Bucerias, Nayarit (beach)
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Islas Marietas National Park
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Izta-Popo Zoquiapan National Park
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Arch of Cabo St Lucas (rocks)
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Floating Gardens of Zochilminco
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When planning to travel and visit other countries that you are not familiar with, it is good to learn a few things in addition to the attractions and activities that the country has to offer to make your visit just great. Why not learn a little of their culture and the Dos and Don'ts to help you understand whats acceptable and whats not to help you fit in the community.
Here is a small list below which should make interesting reading. Feast your eyes as well on the slide show gallery of photos depicting interesting places to look out for on your visit to Mexico. Enjoy!
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Do shake hands upon meeting someone. Hugs and back slaps are shared among friends
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Do learn a few Spanish phrases. Say salud when someone sneezes, to not do so is considered rude
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Do take off sunglasses and hats when entering a church
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Do bring sweets or flowers for your host
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Do rest your wrists on the edge of the table when dining
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Do leave a little food on your plate when done and put knife and fork across plate with the prongs faced down and the handles to the right
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Do tip with 10-20% of service charge
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Do know that only men are allowed to give a toast in Mexican culture
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Do open a gift upon receipt
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Do expect to answer questions on family, background, and life interests when building business relationships
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Do demonstrate trust, sincerity, integrity
to build relationships
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Do arrange business meetings 2 weeks in advance and reconfirm 1 week before
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Do not use the words no or I don't know. It is considered a betrayal, unsupportive or rude
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Do not give marigold or red flowers as gifts they symbolize death and negativity
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Do not arrive less than 30 mins before a dinner invitation; early is inappropriate
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Do not sit down until you are invited to and told where to sit
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Do not begin eating until the hostess starts
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Do not be angry when business decisions and negotiations take long
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Do not give your best offer first. Negotiations will include haggling
There are certainly a lot more attractions and beauty to Mexico. For more information on on attractions and all things necessary for your travel you can visit www.explorandomexico.com