Palenque and other parts of Mexico
Palenque is in the Yucatan Peninsula
This part of Mexico is in the state of Chiapas. It is well known for rebel activity from the Zapatistas.
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Visiting Palenque
Also near Palenque
Also in the Yucatan Peninsula Chichen Itza and Cancun
Cancun
Lots of people go to Cancun and never take the 90 minute drive to Chichen Itza
The observatory at Chichen Itza
Elsewhere in Mexico
Mexico City
• The second largest city in the World • Home to almost 20 million people
Read in your book about the “today my car stops” program to combat pollution
Tacos al Pastor are AMAZING!
The Zocalo in Mexico City is the third largest public square in the world.
Soccer is the most popular sport in Mexico. Estadio Azteca is the fourth largest stadium in the world!
Teotihuacan
Mexico lies at the intersection of 4 tectonic plates. They have the Sierra Madres mountains running through the center.
For more information
• Online Culture Grams • CIA World Factbook • Lonely Planet Worldguide