Let`s start with the flag!
• In the centre of the flag there is an image
of an eagle, on top of a nopal (type of
cactus), eating a serpent.
• This image is the most representational
of México, as it symbolises the
foundation of Tenochtitlan, the first city
ever established in our country. It was
populated by the indigenous Aztec
people.
иоятнеяи
мехіісо
ше аяе яеиата аиd
•ше аяе
‫ם‬аиііеlа
ше шіі‫ ׀׀‬та‫׀‬қ
аьо‫ט‬Т
иоятнеяи
мехіісо
їитяеѕте‫פ‬іи
тнеse
northern
states
because
we want
to learn
more
about
them !!
ваја саlіғояиіа ѕ‫ט‬я
This state is one of the most popular tourist
destinations in the world, which is why Baja
California Sur has been designed exclusively
to offer tourists adventure, comfort and
relaxation, and everlasting fun.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baja_
California_Sur
Here there are beautiful blue
waters (Sea of Cortez and the
Pacific Ocean), and the land has
cool cities and towns, deserts and
mountains. All of this together
creates a beautiful place of natural
beauty to satisfy any travelers`
needs.
ваја саlіғояиіа иoяte 
Just north of Baja California Sur is Baja
California Norte In the "Baja" there is great
fishing, surfing, boating, diving, and
beaches. Many world class hotels and
resorts are in the south end.
In the map below, you can see Baja
California Norte in Green. Just below
it is Baja California Sur.
The famous araches of Baja California Sur
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baja_California
While you are here…
• You should go snorkeling
• You should go whale-watching
• You should go explore the caves and
rare rock formations
• You should go shopping at the funky
markets
The Sierra Nevada Foothills are perhaps one of the most beautiful attractions
in the state of Sonora, which is also called “Gold Country”. This city still has a
historic charm; many of its buildings were constructed in the 1800’s. If you go
to Sonora, this should be your first stop!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonora
ЅоИоЯa…
Chihuahua  ····· 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chihuahua,_Chihuahua
Chihuahua is the biggest state in México , in chihuahua
there are canyons and the Chihuahua Desert is one
extends to both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border (in the
central-northern Mexico). The many canyons together
form a network that is bigger than the famous GREAT
CANYON.
Duяаиgо ™
• We think the food in Durango is WEIRD!!
If you are feeling adventurous, we would
suggest that you try:
• Caldillo Duranguense - a light broth
prepared with beef filet, onion, garlic,
tomato and chili (watch out…it is SPICY!)
• Cabeza de Res a la Olla - stewed cow
head
(This is what we say before we eat)
http://www.mexicanmercados.com/food/states/durango.htm
ЅііИaloa
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedro_Infante
Sinaloa is the state home of
a very important Mexican
figure: Pedro Infante. He
passed away long ago, but
we will introduce you to
him anyways!
Pedro Infante was:
*A singer
*An actor
*A movie producer
He is famous in
México; everybody
knows who he is. He
was born in Mazatlan,
Sinaloa, México. This place is a popular beach
vacation destination on the west coast of Mexico! He
died in 1957 at the age of 40.
Hello we are Monserrat A. and
Monserrat M.
We are going to talk about
Central Mexico
Because its our Mexican
Republic.
Zacatecas state of Mexico is located in the north-central region
and it is surrounded by Durango in the north-west, Coahuila in the
north, and San Luis Potosí in the east.
Cities
Zacateca has five
important cities:
• Fresnillo
• Zacatecas
• Sombrerete
• Jerez
• Tlaltenango
Activities:
You can go to…
•Cathedral
•Cerro de la Bufa
•Mina El Eden
•Teleferico
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zacatecas
Guanajuato is a state that has a history
about the independence. Guanajuato has
a nickname that is “Hill of Frogs.” which
comes from the local indigenous language.
Government and politics:
The Constitution of the State of Guanajuato
provides that the government of
Guanajuato, like the government of every
other state in Mexico, consists of three
powers: the executive, the legislative and
the judiciary.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guanajuato
One of the major cities in
Guanajuato is the city
called Guanajuato. It is
beautiful and there are
many colours. The city
itself lies over a
foundation of tunnels,
and in fact you can only
get into the city via
these tunnels.
You can visit
the “Alondiga
de Granaditas
Mummy
museum
is the capital city of the Mexican state of Nuevo
León It has the third largest metropolitan area in
Mexico, after Mexico City and Guadalajara.
Food
Cabrito (kid goat) is Monterrey's most popular
traditional dish. Other local dishes and customs are
the "semita" (bread without leavening) and the
capirotada dessert (a mix of cooked bread,
cheese, raisins, peanuts, and crystallized sugarcane
juice).
Monterrey is the city of Nuevo Leon.
In Monterrey you can visit
Santa Lucia Riverwalk, The Cerro de la Silla
The caves of Garcia or Kidzania
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuevo_Leon
Tourism
Tourism is increasing its
importance in the economy.
Querétaro has become the
first non-beach destination.
The capital of this
state is the city of
Santiago de
Querétaro, but
everyone just says
“Querétaro”.
You can visit the Aqueducts
Museo de Arte de Queretaro
Plaza de la Independencia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queretaro
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jalisco
Jalisco is located in
central-western
Mexico. It is bordered
by 7 states. Can you
believe that??
The largest city in
Jalisco is called
Guadalajara.
Jalisco is famous for:
Tequila
Jalisco is the center of the
Mexican tequila industry, and
the town of Tequila, Jalisco,
which gave its name to the
famous liquor, is located there.
Mariachi
Mariachis are seen as a symbol
of the Mexican Revolution and
as Mexican pride.
Huichol people
Huichol is the people that lives
in towns that are difficult to live
in and they make beautiful
crafts
Hi, friends we are Karina Contreras & Pamela Meza
And we want to introduce you to SOUTHERN MEXICO
The only part of Guerrero where there
are no mountains is a narrow strip on
the coast with beautiful beaches.
Along this coastline are a lot of resorts.
Tourism is the biggest part of
Guerrero. The 3 major areas of tourism
here are known as the Triangulo del
Sol, or the triangle of the sun.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guerrero
Eco-tourism in Puebla is a big hit. Come see
the Biosphere Reserve in the Tehuacán Valley.
This is one of the world's largest biospheres
and an area rich in plant resources.
Another alternative is the Izta-Popo National
Park. There you will find an area of over
25,000 hectares of hillsides and volcanoes, and
the Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl mountains.
Nearby there are pine and oak forests for
hiking, trekking and hiking.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puebla,_Puebla
The state of Hidalgo offers many
interesting cites to visit, like its capital
city with places such as the Garden of
Art, The Alameda, or The Bartolome
Medina Park. Outside Pachuca is El
Chico National Park that offers a
gorgeous forest and outdoor activities
and Mineral del Monte features
beautiful landscapes and camping
possibilities. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidalgo_State
Here, in Veracruz
you can find: jungles, vast green
valleys, beautiful beaches of the
Gulf, lush vegetation, roaming
cattle, sleepy villages,mid-sized
cities, and even snow- capped
mountains.
A traditonal dance of Veracruz is
the “The Son Jarocho”
Xalapa is the capital of the state, and it is also the
city where we live!! You can see it on the map.
There is a lot of culture in Xalapa! It is a fun city
and we think that if you can`t come to México
without seeing it! It`s nick-name is “City of
Flowers”. It is beautiful!
In Pre-Columbian times
Chiapas was the home of the
Maya civilization. It is now home to the famous
“Zapatistas”, a rebel army of indigenous peoples
who are fighting against the government to
reclaim their rights.
It is also home to Palenque
(famous Olmecan ruins)
and San Cristobal de las
Casas (a beautiful colonial
city) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiapas
The ruins of Uxmal are
outstanding. Uxmal is
pronounced "Oosh-mahl".
The name is Pre-Columbian
and means "Built Three
Times".
Tulúm and
is another
highly
visited site
in this state.
Look, and
guess why!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yucatan
It is a Mayan
ruin site built
on the
beach.
http://www.meridayucatanhotels.com/restaurants.html
Ancient
cultures!
Hi! we´re Lizbeth and Ceci
and we are going to talk to
you about the ancient Aztec
culture that is so interesting
because it is very important in
Mexico´s history.
The
destruction
of the 4
• The first sun was called Nahui-Ocelotl, "Jaguar."
According to the Aztecs, humankind was first
destroyed by jaguars, which they considered to be
the nahualli ("animal disguise") of the creator: a
God named Tezcatlipoca.
• At the end of the second sun, Nahui-Ehécatl,
"Wind," a magical hurricane transformed all people
into monkeys. That disaster was caused by
“Quetzalcóatl” (the Feathered Serpent God) in the
form of wind.
• A rain of fire had put an end to the third sun,
Nahuiquiahuitl, "Rain." Tlaloc, God of thunder and
lightning, ruled that period.
• The fourth sun, Nahui-Atl, "Water," ended in a
gigantic flood that lasted for 52 years. Only one
man and one woman survived, sheltered in a huge
cypress, but they were changed into dogs by
Tezcatlipoca, a God whose orders they had
disobeyed.
http://www.amherst.k12.wi.us/USERWEBS/faculty/faculty/gorddebr/myths/Vsuns.html
What we
think:
Well, right now, according to the Aztecs, we
are living in the period of the fifth sun. We don`t
know what will happen next, or how we will
transition into the period of the sixth sun, but
we think it will be peaceful.
We think that our country is very interesting
because there is a lot of history about towns,
peolple, customs, traditions. Historically, we
consider it one of the most important countries
in the world.
Aztec legend: the
earth goddes
The bright and dark aspects of the creator
are represented by two gods: Quetzalcoatl
and Tezcatlipocal. The earth herself is the
nourisher of life; but she is also the burial
ground of the dead.
One purpose of this myth is to validate the
aztec custom of sacrificing live human
hearts.
• These two gods brought the earth goddess
Tlalteuctli down to earth from the sky. All
her body was filled with eyes and mouths
biting ferociously, saying to each other
“we must make the earth”, so they
changed into two great serpents, one of
whom seized the goddess from the right
hand down to the left foot, the other from
the left hand down to the right foot. They
tightened their grip around her and split
her in two. Her upper half became the
earth, and her lower half went to the sky.
The gods in the sky didn`t like her upper
half being in the sky, so they took her
down to earth.
They changed her hair into trees
They changed her skin into flowers and grass
They changed her eyes into wells and
fountains
They changed her mouth into rivers and
caves
They changed her nose into valleys and
mountains
• The Aztecs said that at night, this
goddess still wails, thirsting for human
hearts. For this reason, the Aztecs
performed sacrifices… they would take
human hearts and feed them to her, as to
keep her silent and keep her (and in turn
the earth) fertile.
http://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Legends/Earth_Goddess-Aztec.html
The rag-picker
and the priest
Near the temple of Huitzilopochtli, an Aztek rag-picker
discovered a painted book that told of a magical box hidden
inside the ninety-third step of the pyramid.
The rag-picker agreed to split the treasure with the priest of
the temple, and counted the stairs of the pyramid until they
got to the 93rd one.
There, they found the magical box, hidden away. It was filled
with magical items.
The priest said: “These are sacred things. You don`t know how
to use any of them, so they`re no use to you”.
• So the priest gave the rag-picker 300
pieces of gold and kept the rest of the
treasure for himself. As the priest
counted the gold coins, the rag-picker
hit him on the back of the head with a
magic wand and killed him. He threw the
priest`s body into the lake and started to
learn how to use the magical artifacts.
• It was too hard, though. The rag-picker
didn`t understand any of it, so he packed
the artifacts back into the box, and threw
it in the lake.
• In this moment, the priest was reborn.
He jumped out of the lake and caught the
box in his hands. The priest took out the
magic wand from the box and killed the
rag-picker with it. From then on, the
priest carried the sacred items with him
always, so nobody else could get hurt.
The end
What is the moral of this story? The Aztecs
were not greedy people. They believed in
sharing, and worked for each other, not
against each other. This is a lesson we
should all learn… http://www.native-languages.org/aztecstory.htm
Hello…Our names are Renata &
Alejandra, and we are working on this
project which consists of knowing the
strange bits of our mexican culture,
especially in Catemaco, because this
place is known as one of 3 cities
populated by witches.
We are going to talk about..
•the location of Catemaco
•what kind of things the tourists do
•Cleansings
•The shamans
•White and black magic
•Annual witch gathering
Where is Catemaco?
• This is the state of Veracruz. Jalapa
(Xalapa) is the name of our town, and just
to the South is the famous Catemaco.
http://www.catemaco.info/s/
Catemaco
this community has been
A power center for supernatural
Events .
the community’s celebrated
“high council” consists of a dozen
or more reglements to perform acts
of black and white magic.
The principal comunities of the region include
San Andrès Tuxtlas, Santiago Tuxtla, and
Catemaco ‘’cities of witches’’
The students of elite magic and the dark arts
practice their trade openly and proudly
Cleansings
The main business of Catemaco are cleansings, performed by the wizards &
shamans who have set up shops. In this process they free people’s auras of
bad vibes and bad fortune and they can also tell the future through the
reading of cards. This is the main attraction for tourists.
Tourists also like to take boat tours through the surrounding lagoons of
Catemaco. Here, the boatman will stop and people can scoop up the
nutrient-rich mud and spread it on their bodies to enrich their skin. This mud
is said to have healing and rejuvenating effects.
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catemaco
SHAMANS
Most shamans are male, and many of the shamans of Catemaco are born
into their profession. However, it is not their parents who pass on the gift
of sorcery; it is a gift that they are born with, no matter their origins. In fact,
in once case, the daughter of a male shaman was born with the gift of
magic, and her father tried to prevent her fom following the tradition.
Why? Because there are different forms of magic: white and black (good
and evil)
A typical shaman
in Catemaco
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catemaco
White vs. Black magic
• A shaman can practice different forms of
magic.
• Often, if a shaman or witch practices
both white and black magic, then he or
she will have two huts for the practicing
of their trade; one light hut and one dark
hut.
• The dark hut can be full of danger, and
the light hut rather peaceful.
White
vs.
Black
• Cleansings
• Revenge
• Healing rituals
• Selling of souls
• Fortune-telling
• Selfish desires
• Spiritual help
• Sacrifices
http://mexicolesstraveled.com/catemaco.htm
The Annual Witch Gathering
• Every year in Catemaco there is a traditional
gathering for witches. It is basically a witch
convention.
• It lasts the whole month of March, and at this
time Catemaco is flooded with people;
witches, shamans, sorcerers, tourists, knockoffs, and more.
• The practicers of the magical arts (black and
white) come from far and wide to share stories,
experiences, potions, spells, and much more.
Our names are Daniel and Abril, and our topic is about
some curiosities and myths about Mexico and we want
to share some of these myths with you.
We were interested in this topic because it is interesting
to know about all of the curious culture that is hidden
within the nature of our nation.
The sand and the gold
(Myth about the Macuitepetl mountain in Xalapa)
In the macuiltepetl mountain it is rumoured that
in the depth of its trees there is a secret cave
that can only be seen once in a year.
One day, a long time ago, a very poor woman
was walking with her daughter on the mountain
and it was the mourning of june 24th. She was
very worried because their family didn`t have
money to eat so she took a rest down at the foot
of a tree and in front of her she saw a cave, full
of curiosity. She decided to enter it with her
daughter. When they were inside, the woman
found a lot of money, so she decided to wait
until the night so nobody could steal the money
from her. She wanted to take it all but she
couldn’t because she was with her daughter. She
left the daughter in the cave, making sure that
nobody would steal the money. But when the
woman came back she looked for that cave in all
the mountain, she didn’t find it.
One year later, during the same day, June 24th, the woman came
back to the mountain and she saw again the cave so she entered
quickly looking for her daughter, and she was playing inside of it.
The mother took her out, but when the little child saw the sun she
melted into millions of pieces of sand.
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macuilt%C3%A9pec
The zone of silence
It is the name for a dessert patch in northern Mexico. It is located
between the states of Durango, Chihuahua and Coahuila.
In the past, the silent zone was submerged under the ocean and
that`s why some maritime fossils are present. There is also
concentrate meteorite fractions and it is known for being home of
rare animal species like the dessert tortoise and the purple cactus.
On July 11th of 1970, a rocket crashed over this zone and it was
carrying two samll containers of Cobalt 57, a radioactive element.
The area is called the “Silent Zone” because radio waves cannot be
transmitted due to local magnetic fields. This zone is frequently
compared to the Bermuda Triangle, the Egyptian Pyramids and the
Sacred Cities of Tibet, because all are located between parallels 26
and 28.
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zona_del_Silencio
Some people claim that the area attracts meteorites and causes
mental problems, also there are some stories after the rocket crash:
1.-Inside the zone you cannot hear the conversation of other people
2.-It is the location for UFO landings.
3.-This was a spot where earth energy was concentrated, and on
the other side of the world a place like this existed too.
4.-It`s not rare to see “light” spheres flying over the zone.
The Legend of
Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl
In Aztec mythology, volcanoes were actually humans who were
deeply in love.
This Legend is about two lovers, the brave warrior Popocatepetl and
the beatiful princess Iztaccihuatl. The father of Iztaccihuatl
demanded something from Popocatepetl: to win the princess, he
had to first engage in battle against the tribe´s enemy and return
victorious.
Treacherously, a rival of Popocatepetl sent a false message back to
the ruler that the warrior had been killed. Upon hering the false
news, the princess fell ill and succame death from a broken heart.
When Popocatepetl returned triunphant he encountered that his
beloved was dead
He carried Iztaccihuatl´s body to the mountains, where
Popocatepetl died next to his beloved.
The gods turned hte humans in to volcanoes so they
could finally be together.
On ocasion, Popocatepetl spews ash, reminding those
watching that he will never leave the side of his beloved
Iztaccihuatl.
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popocat%C3%A9petl
BYE!!
BYE!!