The Muñoz The Muñoz Migration: Migration:

from from Spain to Mexico Spain to Mexico

by: Pedro Muñozby: Pedro Muñoz

The Muñoz MigrationThe Muñoz Migration

Los MuñozLos Muñoz Casiano Muñoz De Luna Casiano Muñoz De Luna

first arrived in Mexico in first arrived in Mexico in the mid 1800s.the mid 1800s.

Migrated from Asturias, Migrated from Asturias, Spain.Spain.

Settled in Aguascalientes, Settled in Aguascalientes, Mexico.Mexico.

The Muñoz are still The Muñoz are still settled in Aguascalientes settled in Aguascalientes but some family but some family members have migrated members have migrated to different parts of the to different parts of the world.world.

Entered the cattle Entered the cattle business and became one business and became one of the main cattle of the main cattle producers of producers of Aguascalientes, Mexico.Aguascalientes, Mexico.

Business was passed Business was passed down from generation to down from generation to generation. generation.

Reasons for MigrationReasons for Migration

Push and Pull FactorsPush and Pull Factors– Economical opportunities. Economical opportunities. – The exploitation of coal and iron The exploitation of coal and iron

resources. resources. – The opportunity to obtain land.The opportunity to obtain land.– FarmingFarming

Land in Aguascalientes, Mexico, was great Land in Aguascalientes, Mexico, was great for farming. (Especially for raising cattle, for farming. (Especially for raising cattle, which is what the family depended on.) which is what the family depended on.)

– Looking for a warmer climate. Looking for a warmer climate.

The Muñoz FamilyThe Muñoz Family The Muñoz family was one of the main The Muñoz family was one of the main

cattle producers in Aguascalientes. Cattle cattle producers in Aguascalientes. Cattle raising is still in the family but it is no longer raising is still in the family but it is no longer the families main economical resource.the families main economical resource.

The Muñoz family has resided in The Muñoz family has resided in Aguascalientes, Mexico for 4 generation, all Aguascalientes, Mexico for 4 generation, all which have been involved in cattle raising.which have been involved in cattle raising.

Some recent generations have left the land Some recent generations have left the land trying to escape the drug cartels. Today trying to escape the drug cartels. Today Mexico is the #1 most dangerous country in Mexico is the #1 most dangerous country in the World. the World.

Los MuñozLos Muñoz

The Muñoz WomanThe Muñoz Woman

Asturias, SpainAsturias, Spain

It is located on the Spanish north It is located on the Spanish north coast (Bay of Biscay) facing the coast (Bay of Biscay) facing the Cantabrian Sea.Cantabrian Sea.

Asturias HistoryAsturias History Conquered by the Romans under Augustus.Conquered by the Romans under Augustus. In the 18In the 18thth century, Asturias became one of century, Asturias became one of

the centers of Spanish Enlightenment. the centers of Spanish Enlightenment. Industrial revolution arrived to Asturias Industrial revolution arrived to Asturias

after the 1830 with the exploitation of coal after the 1830 with the exploitation of coal and iron resources. During the same period and iron resources. During the same period there was a lot of migration to the there was a lot of migration to the Americas (Argentina, Uruguay, Puerto Rico, Americas (Argentina, Uruguay, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Mexico.)Cuba, and Mexico.)

Played a big role in the colonization of the Played a big role in the colonization of the Americas. Americas.

Asturias GeographyAsturias Geography Asturias capital is Oviedo.Asturias capital is Oviedo. The Asturias coastline is wide-ranging, with lots The Asturias coastline is wide-ranging, with lots

beaches, coves and natural sea caves. beaches, coves and natural sea caves. Asturia has a mountainous interior and rugged Asturia has a mountainous interior and rugged

coastal cliffs. coastal cliffs. Eastern range, the Picos de Europe National Park. Eastern range, the Picos de Europe National Park.

Contains the highest most spectacular mountains. Contains the highest most spectacular mountains. Rising 2648 meters (8688 feet) at the Rising 2648 meters (8688 feet) at the Torrecerredo.Torrecerredo.

In the central eastIn the central east Parque Natural de Redes. Activities such as walking, climbing, skiing and Activities such as walking, climbing, skiing and

caving are provided in the Cantabrian mountains.caving are provided in the Cantabrian mountains.

Asturias ClimateAsturias Climate

Asturias Climate varies more than that Asturias Climate varies more than that of Southwestern Spain.of Southwestern Spain.– Summers are generally humid and warm.Summers are generally humid and warm.– Rain and snow are both general weather Rain and snow are both general weather

features of Asturias.features of Asturias.– Winters are cold with some very cold Winters are cold with some very cold

snaps.snaps.– Cold is mostly in the mountains where Cold is mostly in the mountains where

snow is present from October till May.snow is present from October till May.

Asturias Mountains & Asturias Mountains & BeachesBeaches

Migration to Mexico Casiano Muñoz De Luna was first to arrive Casiano Muñoz De Luna was first to arrive

in Mexico 1842. Migrated from Asturias, in Mexico 1842. Migrated from Asturias, Spain. Settled in Aguascalientes, Mexico.Spain. Settled in Aguascalientes, Mexico.

Today the Muñoz family still resides in Today the Muñoz family still resides in Aguascalientes. Some family members Aguascalientes. Some family members migrated to different parts of the world.migrated to different parts of the world.

When the first settlers arrived they began When the first settlers arrived they began cattle raising and became one of the cattle raising and became one of the leading cattle producers of Aguascalientes, leading cattle producers of Aguascalientes, Mexico.Mexico.

The Muñoz family has resided in The Muñoz family has resided in Aguascalientes, Mexico for 4 generation, all Aguascalientes, Mexico for 4 generation, all which have been involved in cattle raising.which have been involved in cattle raising.

Aguascalientes, MexicoAguascalientes, Mexico

Aguascalientes HistoryAguascalientes History Aguascalientes used to be part of the state of Aguascalientes used to be part of the state of

Zacatecas until 1835 when it became its own Zacatecas until 1835 when it became its own state. When separated from Zacatecas, state. When separated from Zacatecas, Aguascalientes sprung ahead in its development, Aguascalientes sprung ahead in its development, leaving Zacatecas behind.leaving Zacatecas behind.

The City was founded by Juan de Montoro on the The City was founded by Juan de Montoro on the 2222ndnd of October, 1575. of October, 1575.

Was founded as a postal service rest stop Was founded as a postal service rest stop between the city of Zacatecas and Mexico City.between the city of Zacatecas and Mexico City.

Born out of four original neighborhoods. Born out of four original neighborhoods. Guadalupe, Triana, La Salud and San Marcos. Guadalupe, Triana, La Salud and San Marcos.

Aguascalientes, MexicoAguascalientes, Mexico Aguascalientes is located in western central Mexico. Its Capital is Aguascalientes, Ags. It is one of the smallest states in Mexico. Aguascalientes has an area of 5,197 square kilometers (2,007 square miles). Aguascalientes is located in western central Mexico. Its Capital is Aguascalientes, Ags. It is one of the smallest states in Mexico. Aguascalientes has an area of 5,197 square kilometers (2,007 square miles). Name originates from the Spanish words “aguas calientes” meaning “hot waters”.Name originates from the Spanish words “aguas calientes” meaning “hot waters”. Aguascalientes has mountains (sierras), valleys, and plains. Its elevation averages 1,800 meters (5,940 feet) above sea level. Aguascalientes has mountains (sierras), valleys, and plains. Its elevation averages 1,800 meters (5,940 feet) above sea level. The Aguascalientes mountains belong to the great mountain range known as the Sierra Madre Occidental. The Aguascalientes mountains belong to the great mountain range known as the Sierra Madre Occidental. Aguascalientes climate is dry and warm with summer rains. Climate is fairly constant all year round. Aguascalientes climate is dry and warm with summer rains. Climate is fairly constant all year round. One third of the lands area are hot springs, one of Aguascalientes notable natural resources.One third of the lands area are hot springs, one of Aguascalientes notable natural resources. In 2000 total population of Aguascalientes was 944,285. In 2000 total population of Aguascalientes was 944,285.

Aguascalientes AgricultureAguascalientes Agriculture

35% of the land is devoted to agriculture.35% of the land is devoted to agriculture. Its wide plains are suited for raising Its wide plains are suited for raising

cattle, which allows for a great production cattle, which allows for a great production of dairy products. It is Mexico’s leading of dairy products. It is Mexico’s leading producer of dairy products. producer of dairy products.

Various crops that thrive in their Various crops that thrive in their moderate climate are: alfalfa, corn, wheat moderate climate are: alfalfa, corn, wheat and chilies. and chilies.

Cultural Life in Cultural Life in AguascalientesAguascalientes

Organizes the largest festival held in all of Mexico Organizes the largest festival held in all of Mexico called la Feria de San Marcos. It attracts 7 million called la Feria de San Marcos. It attracts 7 million visitors every year. visitors every year. – Celebrates many traditional festivals like: bullfights, Celebrates many traditional festivals like: bullfights,

cockfights, mariachi performances, charreria (Mexican rodeo)cockfights, mariachi performances, charreria (Mexican rodeo)– Gambling and drinking are also involved. Gambling and drinking are also involved.

The city revolves around downtown and the four The city revolves around downtown and the four neighborhoods.neighborhoods.

The Baroque Government palace is one of the most The Baroque Government palace is one of the most notable buildings in Aguascalientes. It was build from notable buildings in Aguascalientes. It was build from volcanic stone and it is known for its hundred acres. volcanic stone and it is known for its hundred acres.

Home to some of Mexico’s leading provincial theaters.Home to some of Mexico’s leading provincial theaters. 83% of the Population is Roman Catholic.83% of the Population is Roman Catholic.

– Catholic settlers founded the city of Nuestra Señora de la Catholic settlers founded the city of Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion de Aguascalientes. Asuncion de Aguascalientes.

La Feria De San Marcos

Biggest Festival in Mexico.– Every year they

invite a different country from around the world.

Aguascalientes

San Marcos, Ags. – Templo De San Marcos

El Cerro Del Muerto– Translates to Dead Man’s Hill– The hill obtained its names

because of its dead like man figure.

AguascalientesAguascalientes

Palacio De Gobierno

Downtown Aguascalientes

Works Cited

Muñoz, Pedro. Personal Interview. 15 November 2010

Muñoz, Graciela. Family Tree. 16 November 2010

http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/mexico/Aguascalientes-M-xico/Aguascalientes.html

http://visitasturias.co.uk/gpage.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asturias