When the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés arrived in Mexico in 1519, this city was called Tenochtitlán and it was the center of the Mexica (Aztec) empire. Mexico City has been an important place since pre-Hispanic times. Imagine how impressive a view of the endless city surrounded by volcanoes would look then… ojalá. There are now many environmental programs in place to cut pollution and clear the air, so to speak. In this picture you can also see some of Mexico City’s famous smog, caused by the city’s geography and vehicles for all those millions of people. The enormous Mexican flag is raised and lowered each day. Public celebrations, including the country’s Independence Day observance, are held here, too. There you can find some of the city’s most important buildings, including the city and state government buildings, as well as a Catholic cathedral. The center of the city has a large paved plaza called the Zócalo. There were about 19 million people living there as of 2009. (Distrito Federal), and it’s surrounded by the state of Mexico. The center of the urban area is called México D.F. Mexico City is a great place to start exploring It is one of the largest urban centers in the Western Hemisphere, second only to Sao Paulo, Brazil. The gorgeous view from atop a pyramid at the archeological site of Teotihuacán is one of the most iconic images of Mexico, but it is just one of many beautiful places to see. Besides having great physical diversity, from volcanoes to deserts to jungles, Mexico also boasts a variety of indigenous languages and cultures. Mexico is a fascinating country to visit because it is the largest Spanish-speaking country in the Americas and, with more than 116 million people, the most populous.
#Mexican jello packets series#
This series has been so popular that we’re going to continue it beyond Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us as we virtually visit different Latin American countries through the photos and words of people who live there, have lived there, or have visited and have a lot of love for that particular place. Editor’s note: Welcome to the Hispanic Heritage Month “A Trip to” series here on Latinaish.
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