geography of mexico

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. Want some extra credit? Look them up and write a

page paper about them.

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