The jaguar has fascinated the mexican people since pre-historic times. The Mayas, Olmecs, Aztecs, and all the other peoples that have inhabited the land have attached great mythological and religious symbolism to this mighty beast, and the creature still remains a manifestation of the Mexican spirit with its noble form, powerful body, and indomitable spirit.

The Jaguar has the most powerful bite of any animal in the feline family. It is stocky, with thick bones and sturdy build, suited to its task of capturing all kinds of prey with ease and ruling the jungles. It is an apex predator, meaning that its only real enemies are human beings and destruction of its habitat by human beings.,

The Jaguar was also a major theme in pre-Columbian art. It was depicted in the were-jaguars of the Olmecs which is today believed to represent some kind of animal-human hybrid among native tribes.

mexico began the fight for independence in 1810, but that was achieved only in 1821. In the end, when the nation succeeded in that goal, there was little agreement on what form of government the new nation would have. The landed classes mostly favored a continuation of the previous system with new leaders and rulers. Liberals, influenced by masonic ideas, were more interested in a republic and the new principles of liberty and enlightenment where people ruled themselves.

The eight month long First mexican Empire was created in this atmosphere. The Mexican Congress chose Agustin de Iturbide, a general of the Independence War, as the new emperor, but Iturbide did not prove shrewd, flexible, or authoritarian enough to maintain himself in this role. After being dethroned, he was exiled to Europe. When he came back in 1824, he was first greeted in applause and cheers, then arrested and imprisoned. Finally he was executed by a firing squad.

The early decades of the mexican nation were turbulent and full of tests and perils. The conflict with France, with the United States, civil wars, corrupt and opportunistic politicians with little care for nationalism or the future of the country made these early years arguably the darkest of mexico’s history. On the other hand, some of the greatest legends of heroism were also sung during this time.

The Republic of Yucatan is a mix of the two aspects. At a time when Mexico was forming its national identity, separatism wasa threat to the nation’s existence. Between 1841 and 1848, this region of the nation existed more or less as an independent nation at times, although efforts by the central government to reinstate its sovereignty were not lacking.

Andres Quintana Roo, whose name is given to a state today, played a major role in preventing bloodshed and establishing the formal relaitonship between the central government and the revem state in 1841.

Sinaloa is a stayte in western mexico that is relatively less-developed than those in other regions of the country. The main activities in the state are agriculture, livestock breeding, fishing, and commerce. the state also benefits from the presence of Maya ruins of Mazatlan inside its borders.

Sinaloa is remarkable for being the only place in Latin America where the ancient ball game is still played. Called ullama, this game has a histroy of at least 3500 years and is still played in some isolatred rural communities in Mexico. Imagine the Eleusinian Mysteries surviving to this day, and the significance of this ancient practice is understood better.

Apart from cheese, meat, sausages and milk, along with other kinds products, Sinaloa is also home to the cultivation of large quantities of opium and cannabis.

Viceroyalty of New Spain was the official name of mexico and surrounding territories during the long rule of the Spanish crown. Acquired through conquest, and assimilated through religious conversions the territory was exploited mercilessly by the Spanish, receiving little benefit beyiond the rudimentary foundations of education, and a backward paradigm of givernment.

The viceroyalty existed between 1521 and 1821, or for 300 centuries. Although during this long period there were a number of revolts, on the whole Spanish rule was remarkably strong and stable. Beyond all the benefits of authoritarianism and violent rule in keeping a subjugated people under check, the role of the Catholic clergy in incorporating Nueva Espana into the territory can never be underestimated.

Spain surrendered Florida to the US, and in !821, the mexican revolution put an end to their rule over this nation. The remains of the empire would be governed by Spain until the end of the 19th century, when the Us decisively finished of Spain’s colonial empire.

As with most subjects related to mexico, an explorer will discover that the nation’s art heritage and modern trends are all the result of a long period of mixing and melting of different influences, schools. and traditions. Mexico is a confluence of ideas and peoples, and this fact is reflected in the naion’s culture and traditions too.

So you can find bullfighting, an ancient Maya pyramid, a splendid sample of colonial architecture, and the mosty creative modern paintings in the confines of a single city in this wonderful nation. mexican artists have earned a good name among their international peers with the power and creativity of their works where traditions and modernism come together with exceptional conviction.

If you visit Mexico, be sure to enjoy it art scene. It is as diverse as it can be expected, and richer than your wildest expectations.

mexico is a nation that boasts of a rich diversity of wildlife. Its national parks and reserve areas are home to many protected species some of which exist only in the borders of this nation.

But rare species is not the only unque aspect of this interesting nation. Mexico is also home to a large number of native people who live scattered across the country, and resist the temptation to assimilate into the mainstream.

The Spanish treated their own native subjects in much more humane and sensible way in comparison to their colonizing colleagues to the north. While today there is little left of the once dominant Native American Civilization, the Mixtec, Zapotecs, the Maya, and many othjer native tribes have contributed greatly to the nation’s prosperity and success. Indeed, Benito Juarez, one of the greatest leaders of Mexico, was himself of Zapotec origins.

The PRI, or the institutional Revolutionary Party of mexico is a left-wing political party with center-right policies which has been the dominant force in mexican politics for the last 70 years. It is a member of the Socialist International, as is its main rival, Party of the Demociratic Revolution.

The PRI was established in 1929 by Plutarco Elias Calles with a much more socialism-inspired agenda and program. Mr. Calles was already the president of Mexico, and his awoved aim was institutionalizing the Mexican revolution by inculcating its tenets into the spirit of the people and the structure of the state. He was successful, but at the cost of massive corruption, cronyism, and nepotism.

Today the PRI is in opposition, but it is still a powerful and formidable opponent for any Mexican government. It’s network of supporters built over the decades gives it an edge at grassroots politics, and many expect it to return to power one day.

This interesting building is in mexico City, inside the city’s main plaza, the Plaza de La Constitucion. The buiding has been the seat of government of Mexico since the Aztec Era, as the foundations and some of the building materials are shared with the last ruler’s Moctezuma II’s palace.

It is an impressive sample of mexican architecture, mostly in conformity with the popular style of its time. The building took its present form in the middle of the 19th century.

The building has been serving Mexico’s rulers first under Moctezuma II, then under Cortes, and afterwards under the spanish viceroys who ruled over Nueva Espana. Afterwards, the building was various ministries and government offices, until it was assigned to the nation’s president. Today, Felipe Calderon resides here, conducts his daily business, and meets foreign delegacies and dignitaries in its halls.

Torrecones is a gem from heavens that fell on earth from the crown of one of Paradise’s angels. It is the culmination of nature’s work in glorifying the ageless creativity of Providence. It is a jewel, a gem, a treasure that has its equal only in the waterfalls that lead to the gates of Heaven.

This secret corner of paradise is home to just 700 villagers who enjoy the comforts of eden in the quiet and unassuming atmosphere of their homeland. The beaches are sandy, yet pure and pristine, far from the touch of humanity, the spoiling impact of civilization, and the harms of modernity.

Torrecones is a once in a life time experience you can’t afford to miss. Visit mexico, head to Guerrero, enjoy Torrecones.