What’s in Mexico?

Posted on January 18th, 2009 by admin, under Travel Destinations.

Nowadays, the most popular notion of Mexico is probably about Tijuana and all the Mexicans who wish to cross The Border into the United States. They seem to have completely forgotten that Mexico is a vast country rich in its own identity and culture.

The heartland of Mexico brims over with the footprints and permanents marks left by Spanish colonial rule. Aside from the language, the Spanish have left glorious structures like La Iglesia del Calvario, a church built high on a hill. Also from Spanish influence are the colorful religious festivals. The most known among these is the feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe and El Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. The Day of the Dead is celebrated every 3rd of November; Mexicans keep vigil in cemeteries, staying there to offer flowers, candles, prayers and food or simply to be company to the souls of their departed relatives.

Another event not to be missed is the weekend bullfights, another obvious Spanish influence. The Mexican style rodeo called jaripeo and Mexican cowboys called charros are also a treat to watch. Charreria, the sport of charros, developed from the routine handling of horses and bulls.

The Yucatan Peninsula located in the Caribbean coast of Mexico offers a tourist paradise where the Cancun is built, Mexico’s mega-resort.