EXOTIC COUNTRY

MEXICO
NAMES: HENRY POMA
SEBASTIAN MEJIA
HENRY QUISHPILLO
LUIS LOACHAMIN

GEOGRAPHY
Mexico is a country located in the southern tip of North America. It has an
eastern coast washed by the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea, which
are part of the Atlantic Ocean. On the west, it has a huge coastline bathed by
the Pacific Ocean. It limits to the north with the United States and to the
south with Central America, specifically with Guatemala and Belize.

Christmas Traditional in Mexico City

Christmas is finally here and you are well on your way to traveling
to Mexico City for a well-deserved vacation! The ideal weather and
the festival season is perfect for calling out to tourists to visit this
beautiful city and spend more time checking out the attractions and
exploring. While it isn’t easy to learn more about the culture of an
entirely new city, we have written down some Christmas traditions
to help you understand the Mexico City a bit more.

Las Posadas
The Christmas season begins with the Posadas or processions along
the streets of Mexico City. The processions follow people singing
and chanting songs till they reach a particular house, enacting the
role of the Holy Family. Here the neighbourhood gathers together
to eat and drink while playing with a piñata.

Villancicos
The singing of carols is more commonly known as villancicos to the
Mexican people. On your trip, you are bound to find people singing
many of the Christmas carols in the Spanish language such as Feliz
Navidad and Noche de Paz. (Silent Night)
Pastoleras
Like Christmas carols, another form of entertainment that takes
place during Christmas in Mexico city is where Christmas plays
depict the story of Christianity or moral stories of good and evil. For
many centuries, Catholic priests used to perform these acts. During
your travel, you will find the deep-rooted culture of Mexicans
through their traditions and customs, mainly during the festival
season.

Nochebuena
Christmas Eve or Noche Buena is a long-standing tradition where
Mexicans gather to attend the midnight mass. You might get to see
hundreds of families walking, talking and laughing during the
festive season before returning home for a late night dinner and
gift-giving session. If you get a chance, make some friends with the
locals so you can check out their delicious Mexican food during this
time.
PLACES TO VISIT MEXICO AT CHRISTMAS
Oaxaca
Oaxaca gives off a familiar air. In this beautiful state you can find
beaches and restaurants that offer Christmas dinners and hotels
where you can make your own dinner. In the Historic Center you
can walk and know everything it has to offer, that is, street food,
outdoor events and some emerging artist, in addition to witnessing
the traditional community inns. You can also visit Monte Albán,
which has a view of the Oaxaca Valley, and spend dates between
diverse cultures.

Baja California Sur

Los Cabos is one of the most visited places on these dates as there
are always Christmas events in large and small restaurants. The
weather is nice, in addition to the whale watching begins on
December 15. Similarly, many foreign visitors, mainly from the
United States and Canada, arrive at the place to spend their
Christmas and New Year. On this site you will have a family
atmosphere.
GASTRONOMY

Mexican cuisine is reduced to very spicy dishes prepared with

almost the same ingredients. However, the food of Mexico is as
diverse as its people and just as lovely.

Pozole
This overwhelming soup, whose base ingredient is corn and
depending on the region the type of meat and complementary
ingredients is added, can be enjoyed throughout the territory.
 
Mass
It is one of the most exotic preparations in Mexico and is
characterized by always having various types of chili, quite strong
aromatic species and seeds among its ingredients, which are
ground in metates or molcajetes.
 

Enchiladas
In any country in the world where there is a Mexican restaurant,
enchiladas are prepared, so we are all familiar with its presentation
and ingredients, but its exquisite original flavor will only be found
throughout Mexico.
And a number of exotic and delicious dishes that make Mexico a
place of charm for the palate