Articles about "Mexico"
Book Review - The Agua Caliente Story: Remembering Mexico's Legendary Racetrack
by David Jimenez Beltran. A labor of love that presents the rich history of a track that is almost forgotten today despite being the birthplace of such things as safety helmets, the pick six, and more. You should read this one.
http://horseracing.about.com/od/bookreviews/gr/aa091904a.htm
Famous Mexican Inventors
From birth control pills to color television Mexican inventors have contributed to creating many notable inventions.
http://inventors.about.com/od/famousinventors/tp/mexican.htm
Biography of Hernán Cortés - Profile of Hernan Cortes
A biography of Hernán Cortés, a Spanish Conquistador who, with dwindling provisions and 600 soldiers, was able to defeat the mighty Aztec Empire and its tens if not hundreds of thousands of warriors. Later, Cortes served as governor of New Spain and was given the title of Marquis by the King of Spain.
http://latinamericanhistory.about.com/od/theconquistadors/a/cortesbio.htm
Applying for a Marriage License in Mexico
If you are considering applying for a marriage license in the Mexico, here is what you need to bring with you, and what you need to know about the Mexico marriage laws before filling out the Mexico marriage license application.
http://marriage.about.com/od/international/p/mexico.htm
Walt Disney World - Epcot's World Showcase
Take a step by step tour of the 11 countries that make up the World Showcase at Epcot. Discover the makeup of each 'country' and explore the dining, shopping, exhibits and shows found at each.
http://orlando.about.com/od/disney/ss/Epcotcountries.htm
Celebrating the Day of the Dead - Mexico's Day of the Dead - Dia de los Muertos
In Mexico, many people celebrate the Day of the Dead. How did this holiday evolve as a blend of old Pagan customs and modern Christian tradition?
http://paganwiccan.about.com/od/samhainoctober31/p/DayOfTheDead.htm
Cinco de Mayo Puzzles - Crossword Puzzles - Word Search Puzzles - Jigsaw Puzzles - Childrens Puzzles
On May 5th, Mexicans both north and south of the border celebrate Mexico's victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla. Here are some free puzzles and games with a distinctly Mexican flair.
http://puzzles.about.com/od/familyfun/qt/Kids5Mayo.htm
About.com Image Gallery: Tijuana, Baja Mexico
Tijuana is the largest city in the Mexican state of Baja California. The city is situated on the U.S.-Mexico border adjacent to San Diego, California.
http://sandiego.about.com/od/thingstodo/ig/Tijuana/index.htm
Senior Travel - By Category
An index of categories for the Senior Travel guide site.
http://seniortravel.about.com/od/culturaltravel/qt/San_Miguel.htm
Huaraches - What Are Huaraches or Huarache Sandals?
You may have a pair of huaraches in your closet without even knowing it. Learn more about Huaraches and Mexican sandals with this photographic guide to Huaraches.
http://shoes.about.com/od/glossaryofshoestyles/g/huaraches.htm
