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MEXICO. Getting to know the story behind the headlines… its past, its people and its places. ¿Qué Hay en ……. ?. Hay Ruinas Antiguas. Chichen Itza. Edzna. Hay Piramides grandes. Chichen Itza. Palenque. Hay Playas Bonitas. Celestún. Sabancuy. Hay ciudades Grandes. La Ciudad de México.
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MEXICO Getting to know the story behind the headlines… its past, its people and its places
Hay Ruinas Antiguas. Chichen Itza Edzna
Hay Piramides grandes. Chichen Itza Palenque
Hay Playas Bonitas. Celestún Sabancuy
Hay ciudades Grandes. La Ciudad de México
Hay Gente Amable. CECYTE – Quintana Roo
Hay Iglesias MagnÍficas. Mérida
Hay Edificios coloridos. Mérida Campeche
Hay Montañas. Canyón de Sumidero
Hay bailadores. Ballet Folklórico México D.F. – Teatro Nacional
Hay Muchos Museos. México D.F. Xalapa Campeche
Hay Plazas Famosas. México D.F.
Hay Edificios Altos. México D.F.
Hay mercados Enormes. San Juan Chamula Oaxaca
Hay Fortalezas Históricos. Campeche Veracruz Puebla
Hay Cataratas Impresionantes. Palenque Aguas Azules
Hay Fiestas Nacionales. Xico Oaxaca
Hay Castillos. Castillo Chapultepec
Datos Importantes • Estados: 31 y un Districto Federal • Dinero: Peso • Idiomas: Español, Nahuatl, Maya • Población: 113, 423, 050 • Area: 1,964,375 sq km • Gobierno: República Federal • Presidente: Felipe Calderón
La Bandera Verde representa esperanza, alegría y amor Rojo representa fuerza y valor Blanco representa paz y honestidad
El Escudo La leyenda dice que los aztecas fundaron su gran ciudad México Tenochtitlan en el lugar dónde se vieron una águila comiendo un serpiente encima de un cactus.
Himno Nacional CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO MEXICAN NATIONAL ANTHEM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frAh60X367A
Veracruz The city of Veracruz is a strategic port city with economic power due to its oil and gas industries. It also holds strong ties to events in U.S. history.
La Familia, Los Amigos y El Tiempo Libre These interviews were conducted with a group of high school students that I met while touring the historic fort of San Juan Ulúa.
La familiaVocabulario Unido/a – close Apoyar – to support Amigable – friendly Tía – aunt Relajante – relaxing Travieso/a – naughty Padrastro – stepfather Inquieta – restless Cuñado – brother-in-law Encargarse de – to be in charge of Portero – caretaker La limpieza – cleaning Bachillerato – high school Reunirse – to get together Peleas – fights Convivir – to live together
Los AmigosVocabulario Ideal – idealDiscriminar – to discriminate against Sincero – sincere Confidente – confidant Inducir – to cause something Moral – moral support Respetuoso – respectful Rebelde – rebellious Listo – clever Atento – attentive Ayudar – to help La amistad – friendship Divertirse – to enjoy oneself Calmado – calm Apoyar – to support El promedio – average
El Tiempo LibreVocabulario Salir con los amigos – to go out with friendsAdorar – to adore Los ratos libres – free time es todo – that’s all Patinar – to skate Familiares –family Las caricaturas – cartoons Malecón – sea walk Dibujar – to draw El mar – ocean Las historietas – comic strips La academía – school Salir al cine – to go to the movies El estreno - premiere
Campeche Campeche, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a colonial harbor town located on the Gulf of Mexico. Its colorful buildings and historic Spanish fort are a reflection on the city’s storied past.
La Salud These interviews were all conducted with people I met while walking along the beautiful malecón in Campeche at sunset.
La Saludvocabulario Sano – healthy Las toxinas – toxins El corazón – heart La longevidad – longevity El rendimiento – performance Las endorfinas –endorphins Fisicamente – physically La energía – energy Saludable – healthy Fortalezar – to strengthen Tomar agua – to drink waterEstar en forma – to be in shape Mantener – to maintain Cuidar – to take care of
El Medioambiente These interviews were all conducted with people I met while visiting Miguel Farina’s beautiful sea turtle conservation farm outside of the city of Campeche.
El medioambienteVocabulario Las materias primas – raw materials El contenedor – container Conseguir – to obtain Los recursos naturales – natural resources Aportar – to contribute Habitar –to inhabit Las generaciones – generations Regresar – to return Los beneficios – benefits Conservar – to conserve Las cenizas – ashes Considerar – to consider Destruir – to destroy Cotidiana – daily Planeta – planet La catástrofe natural – natural disaster
Cancún Cancún is a famous Caribbean tourist destination located on the Yucatan Peninsula. Pristine beaches, Mayan ruins and luxurious resorts are all found here.
El Futuro These interviews were all conducted with students that I met while visiting the campus of CECYTE, a technical and vocational secondary school in Cancún.
El FuturoVocabulario El turismo – tourism Bailar – to dance La recepcionista – receptionist La carrera – career Animarse – to get excited about Las empresas –company El chef – chef La electricista– electrician La especialidad – specialization El diseño – design Seguir – to follow El arquitecto – architect Los negocios – business El retrato – portrait