Mexico
History
Miguel Hidalgo's Grito de Dolores began the war of independence from Spain.
Mexico declared independence or statehood, marking a decisive political break.
Mexico's sovereignty gained formal recognition.
The first federal constitution established the United Mexican States.
The liberal constitution of 1857 curtailed church and army privileges.
The current constitution came into force, setting the basic framework for today's Mexico.
Part ofNorth AmericaMore countries, cities and routes.Short facts
RegionSouthern North America / Mesoamerica
LanguageSpanish
Time zoneCST (UTC-6) to PST (UTC-8)
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- Chichen Itza: One of the New Seven Wonders of the World - a Maya pyramid rising from the jungle.
- Mexico City Culture: World-class Anthropology Museum, murals by Diego Rivera and a Aztec pyramid beneath the subway.
- Riviera Maya: Tulum clifftop ruins, Cenote swimming and Playa del Carmen beach clubs.
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What is Mexico known for?Chichen Itza, Mexico City Culture, Riviera Maya.
What is the capital?Mexico City.
Which language is useful?Spanish.
When is the national day?16 September.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.
Upcoming events
LIV Golf Mexico City2026-04-16 - 2026-04-19 - Mexico City - LIV Golf
Mexico Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba2026-04-30 - 2026-05-03 - LPGA Tour
VidantaWorld Mexico Open2026-10-29 - 2026-11-01 - PGA Tour
World Wide Technology Championship2026-11-05 - 2026-11-08 - PGA Tour
FIFA World Cup 2026Jun-Jul 2026 · Mexico
Day of the DeadOct-Nov 2026 · Mexico
Mexico City Grand PrixOct-Nov 2026 · MexicoUse Mexico City as the first planning anchor for Mexico, then compare the city, food and worth-seeing notes on this page.
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