Expresiones Unicas de Mexico - Unique Expressions of Mexico - Bilingual English / Spanish

A fascinating and lavishly illustrated introduction to Mexico and its natural and cultural wonders. A perfect book to use to plan your trip. - Bilingual in English and Spanish. - Full of full color photos and illustrations. - Contents: History of the Nation - Creation, Consolidation, Revolution, Independence, and Three Centuries of Cultural Blending. Customs, dances, religion, food, wine, tequila and mescal, art and crafts, - Ancestral Roots: Olmec, Aztec, Mayan culture, games, traditions, food origins. -- Mexico at a glance: Government, Ethnic Groups, Mountain Ranges, Rivers, Weather, National drinks, sports, flora and fauna, foods, - Beautiful illustrated timeline of history from Stone Age 5000 BC into the 21st Century. - Quick view photo charts of Mexico's World Heritage Sites - Regional Attractions - Maps of states, nature: ecosystems, vegetations, mountains; Pre-Columbian cultural areas with major sites; Cultural diversity by regions - Photo section on the Mexican Caribbean, home to X-Caret, a beautiful and interesting nature and resort center.