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         Mexico

Mexico is a beautiful country with beautiful beaches and rich culture. Its capital city is Mexico-city and its currency is mexican peso. Mexico's real name is 'United Mexican States' and has a population of 121 million people which makes Mexico the 11th most populated country in the world. Mexico has 68 official languages with Spanish as main language. Mexico's national sport is bullfighting.

Playa del Carmen has carved its own niche along the Yucatán Peninsula. Sophisticated expats and vacationing tourists relax at the beachside lounges, upholding this small enclave's budding reputation asthe place in Quintana Roo to see and be seen. The area's nerve center is El Zócalo, and similar to Mediterranean beachfront towns like Nice, the funky little public square is within walking distance of the beach. Just off the square and running parallel with the shore, La Quinta Avenida features 20 blocks worth of delicious eateries and quirky shops.

Mexican cuisine is primarily a fusion of indigenous 

Mesoamerican cooking with European, especially Spanish, elements added after the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire in the 16th century. The staples are native foods, such as corn, beans, avocados, tomatoes, and chili peppers, along with rice which was brought by the Spanish. The most popular and famous foods are Tacos, Burittos, Nachos, Chilaquiles, Tostadas and many more. If you  haven't tried any of these foods, you should totally try them.

Documentary about Mexico

Interesting Facts about Mexico

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