Mexico Guide: Culture and Society

Culture and Society

Mexico is a country in evolution, forging its way into modernity from a long and richly varied cultural background.

Its past and present combine the influences of a kaleidescope of ancient cultures and civilizations including the Olmecs, Aztecs, Mayas and Zapotecs, Toltecs, Huastecs and Totonacs, and in the latter, colonial times, the great influence of Spain. Through it's both harsh and illuminated history, many of the ethnic cultures which prevailed before the time of the Spanish conquest still survive and carry on their original folkways and heritage.

This section contains information and links to Mexican archaeological sites, cultural data, handcrafts, ecological aspects of the country, educational tools and information, and resources on Mexican history, language, literature and the arts.

Archaeological Sites (22) Quintana Roo Archaeological Sites, Yucatan Archaeological Sites	Arts and Crafts (23)	Ecology in Mexico (5)
Education and Language (44) Spanish Schools in Mexico, Spanish Schools Worldwide	Gastronomy (12)	History and Ancient Cultures (14) Archaeological Sites
Holidays and Festivals (8)	Literature (3)	Mexican Cinema (6)
Museums and Galleries (5)	Music and Dance (10)

Cultural themes of Mexico
A look at several of the cultural themes of Mexico, including holidays such as the 3 Kings Day and the Day of the Dead, cockfights, Mexican and latin american music and dances, about Lucha Libre and the Mexican flag and national anthem.

Lucha Libre!
Join us on an unusual outing to watch the Lucha Libre matches in Cuernavacas Arena Isabel on Av. Benito Juarez. It makes for some great entertainment!

Another Day in Paradise
English language magazine - Covering Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Morelia, Patzcuaro and other areas. History, activities and special events, Mexican cuisine, sportfishing reports and much more

Submitted 12/07/03, edited 09/30/06.

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