a land of ancient civilizations

Home to one of the world’s most celebrated cuisines, a rich culture known for traditions such as Día de Muertos, and some of the most stunning natural landscapes in the world. 
Its flag has three vertical stripes that have had different meanings throughout history. Some say that green represents hope, white represents unity and red represents the blood shed by national heroes. What is clear is the symbolism of the legend of the eagle and the cactus of the Mexica Empire, which tells how Tenochtitlan, present-day Mexico City, was founded. 
Mexico has 35 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 27 of these are cultural sites, 6 are natural sites and 2 are mixed sites. The historic centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco were Mexico’s first World Heritage Sites, declared as such in 1987. It is home to one of the world’s largest pyramids. The Great Pyramid at Cholula is the largest pyramid by volume known to exist in the world today.
It is also known for its tequila, one of the country’s most famous exports. First made in the 16th century, tequila is created from the blue agave plant and can actually only be considered authentic if it’s made in Mexico.

Fun fact: A fact about Mexico that many people don’t know is that it brought chocolate to Europe. Did you know that ancient Mexican civilizations, such as the Olmecs, Aztecs, and Maya people, have been cultivating cacao trees more than 3,000 years?

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