Sonora Mexico - is one of the 31 states along with Mexico City, comprise
Other large cities include Obregón, Nogales (on the Mexico-United States border), San Luis Río Colorado, and Navojoa.
Sonora is bordered by the MEX states of Chihuahua to the east, Baja California to the northwest and Sinaloa to the south. To the north the U.S.–Mex border with the USA states of Arizona & New Mexico, & on the west the Gulf of California.
They have their own Sonora drug cartel & rival Caborca Cartel.
The Sonoran diet Usual is carne asada / beef & flour or corn tortillas .
Sonoran Shredded Beef Tacos . Beef That is simmered in a delicious sauce of onion, garlic, spices, tomato & beef . It is then shredded and served on corn tortillas with Mexico Chile Sauce.Sonora beef is made with brisket,simmered for 4 hours in beef stock and water along with dried & fresh chilies, garlic, celery & onions.
Sonoran-style flour tortillas are stretched paper thin & cooked on a griddle with small blisters that give them a smoky flavor.
The Sonoran Hot Dog a hot dog wrapped in bacon, grilled, and served on a roll topped with beans, tomato, onions, jalapenos, cheese, mayo, & mustard. It originated in Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora, and is readily available in Phoenix and Tucson Arizona.
Machaca Burrito, is made with shredded beef, eggs, onions, tomato, bell peppers and spices, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Bacanora is their state’s version of tequila.
Other large cities include Obregón, Nogales (on the Mexico-United States border), San Luis Río Colorado, and Navojoa.
Sonora is bordered by the MEX states of Chihuahua to the east, Baja California to the northwest and Sinaloa to the south. To the north the U.S.–Mex border with the USA states of Arizona & New Mexico, & on the west the Gulf of California.
They have their own Sonora drug cartel & rival Caborca Cartel.
The Sonoran diet Usual is carne asada / beef & flour or corn tortillas .
Sonoran Shredded Beef Tacos . Beef That is simmered in a delicious sauce of onion, garlic, spices, tomato & beef . It is then shredded and served on corn tortillas with Mexico Chile Sauce.Sonora beef is made with brisket,simmered for 4 hours in beef stock and water along with dried & fresh chilies, garlic, celery & onions.
Sonoran-style flour tortillas are stretched paper thin & cooked on a griddle with small blisters that give them a smoky flavor.
The Sonoran Hot Dog a hot dog wrapped in bacon, grilled, and served on a roll topped with beans, tomato, onions, jalapenos, cheese, mayo, & mustard. It originated in Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora, and is readily available in Phoenix and Tucson Arizona.
Machaca Burrito, is made with shredded beef, eggs, onions, tomato, bell peppers and spices, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Bacanora is their state’s version of tequila.
Sonora Mexico is home to 8 indigenous groups: Mayos, Yaquis, Pimas, Guarijíos, Series, Pápagos, Cucapá, Kika and is located northwestern Mexico.
Sonora Mexico, estado (state), northwestern Mexico. Borders the United States (Arizona and New Mexico) to the north, by the mexican states of Chihuahua to the east and Sinaloa to the south, and by Baja California state and the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez) to the west. Hermosillo is the state capital.
Sonora’s most popular sport is baseball
The largest desert biosphere reserve is in Sonora, El Gran Desierto del Pinacate
It’s part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site due the dramatic combination of two very distinct landscape types: volcanic landscape & sand dunes.
The Mirador Escénico of San Carlos, Sonora is considered the #1 Ocean Scenic View of the world according to National Geographic
main attractions are its beaches and its magnificent desert, Sonora is also a land of vast cattle ranches and thus beef is a big staple food.
Sonora Mexico, estado (state), northwestern Mexico. Borders the United States (Arizona and New Mexico) to the north, by the mexican states of Chihuahua to the east and Sinaloa to the south, and by Baja California state and the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez) to the west. Hermosillo is the state capital.
Sonora’s most popular sport is baseball
The largest desert biosphere reserve is in Sonora, El Gran Desierto del Pinacate
It’s part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site due the dramatic combination of two very distinct landscape types: volcanic landscape & sand dunes.
The Mirador Escénico of San Carlos, Sonora is considered the #1 Ocean Scenic View of the world according to National Geographic
main attractions are its beaches and its magnificent desert, Sonora is also a land of vast cattle ranches and thus beef is a big staple food.
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Get the Sonora Mexico mug.Chihuahua Mexico - located in the north-west part of Mexico and bordered by the states of Sonora to the west, Sinaloa to the southwest, Durango to the south, and Coahuila to the east. To the north and northeast, it shares a border with the USA States of New Mexico & Texas. Its capital city is Chihuahua City the largest city is Juárez. And Cuauhtémoc.
the state's big attraction, Las Barrancas del Cobre/ Copper Canyon, larger and deeper than the Grand Canyon of Arizona.
Chihuahua serves as an important route prospering from billions of money from international trade of NAFTA. But the state suffers activities from drug cartels.
Popular foods are Enchiladas coloniales a Mexican dish originating from Chihuahua.
Tesguino a beer made from malted corn that Tarahumara, a tribe from the Sierra Madre valleys ,This drink is strained and should be enjoyed immediately.
Empanadas de Santa Rita , empanadas enjoyed on may 22nd.
Sotol is a Mexican spirit distilled from a group of plants of the Dasylirion , aka desert spoon. Sotol a close relative to tequila & mezcal.
The drink is made by roasting, fermenting & then distilling piña—the center of the plant. It has a smoky character similar to mezcal. The flavor is smooth & mellow & the drink has a warm finish.
Chile pasilla con queso is a Mexican chili pepper-based dish .
Queso Chihuahua is a Mexican cheese made from cow's milk. aka Menonita, referring to the Mennonite community in Chihuahua that first produced it.
the state's big attraction, Las Barrancas del Cobre/ Copper Canyon, larger and deeper than the Grand Canyon of Arizona.
Chihuahua serves as an important route prospering from billions of money from international trade of NAFTA. But the state suffers activities from drug cartels.
Popular foods are Enchiladas coloniales a Mexican dish originating from Chihuahua.
Tesguino a beer made from malted corn that Tarahumara, a tribe from the Sierra Madre valleys ,This drink is strained and should be enjoyed immediately.
Empanadas de Santa Rita , empanadas enjoyed on may 22nd.
Sotol is a Mexican spirit distilled from a group of plants of the Dasylirion , aka desert spoon. Sotol a close relative to tequila & mezcal.
The drink is made by roasting, fermenting & then distilling piña—the center of the plant. It has a smoky character similar to mezcal. The flavor is smooth & mellow & the drink has a warm finish.
Chile pasilla con queso is a Mexican chili pepper-based dish .
Queso Chihuahua is a Mexican cheese made from cow's milk. aka Menonita, referring to the Mennonite community in Chihuahua that first produced it.
Chihuahua Mexico is primarily identified with its namesake, the Chihuahuan Desert, it has more forests than any other state in Mexico, aside from Durango, Due to its variant climate, the state has a large variety of fauna and flora.
The state is mostly characterized by rugged mountainous terrain and wide river valleys.
We cannot forget about the The Juárez Cartel aka Vicente Carrillo Fuentes Organization who don't like the Sinaloa Cartel,ms13,Jalisco New Generation Cartel
And the Tijuana Cartel.
The state is mostly characterized by rugged mountainous terrain and wide river valleys.
We cannot forget about the The Juárez Cartel aka Vicente Carrillo Fuentes Organization who don't like the Sinaloa Cartel,ms13,Jalisco New Generation Cartel
And the Tijuana Cartel.
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Durango is a rural sparsely populated state, most common animal is the scorpion. Durango is Known for their Leatherwork includes bags, wallets, belts, cigarette cases, briefcases, books & saddles.
heavily mountainous, with the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains filling over half of Durango’s territory.
The city of Durango is on the foothills of the Sierra Madre Occidental
Most of the economically important natural resources come from mining, including deposits of gold, silver, iron & mercury. There are also large deposits of marble also.
Durango foods include venorio, which is made with pork ribs, cactus and a chile sauce, & gallina borracha (drunken hen), which requires chorizo, chicken, mezcal and sherry. Carne seca (beef jerky) is another local favorite.
Durango is a rural sparsely populated state, most common animal is the scorpion. Durango is Known for their Leatherwork includes bags, wallets, belts, cigarette cases, briefcases, books & saddles.
heavily mountainous, with the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains filling over half of Durango’s territory.
The city of Durango is on the foothills of the Sierra Madre Occidental
Most of the economically important natural resources come from mining, including deposits of gold, silver, iron & mercury. There are also large deposits of marble also.
Durango foods include venorio, which is made with pork ribs, cactus and a chile sauce, & gallina borracha (drunken hen), which requires chorizo, chicken, mezcal and sherry. Carne seca (beef jerky) is another local favorite.
Durango Mexico - 4th largest state in
Mexico northwest of the Central Mexican Plateau, where it meets the Sierra Madre Occidental—the highest peaks in the state.
The Sierra Madre Occidental blocks moisture from the Pacific Ocean, impacting the local climate of the state. Las Quebradas region, located over the mountain chain and on the northwest of the state, has a humid subtropical climate.
The rest of the state has semi-arid and temperate climates. It is hot & dry in the East, with some temperate areas existing at higher elevations Most of the state is mountainous and heavily forested.
Mexico northwest of the Central Mexican Plateau, where it meets the Sierra Madre Occidental—the highest peaks in the state.
The Sierra Madre Occidental blocks moisture from the Pacific Ocean, impacting the local climate of the state. Las Quebradas region, located over the mountain chain and on the northwest of the state, has a humid subtropical climate.
The rest of the state has semi-arid and temperate climates. It is hot & dry in the East, with some temperate areas existing at higher elevations Most of the state is mountainous and heavily forested.
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Get the Durango Mexico mug.Nayarit Mexico - mexican state bordered by the mexican states of Sinaloa to the northwest, Durango to the north, Zacatecas to the northeast & Jalisco to the south. West of Nayarit is the
coastline of the Pacific Ocean, including the islands of Marías and Marietas. The beaches of San Blas and the so-called "Riviera Nayarit" are popular with tourists.
Nayarit is known for it's seafood because
It borders the Pacific ocean.
Nayarit is a small state in western Mexico between the forested mountains of the Sierra Madre Occidental and the Pacific Ocean. In the north of the Nayarit Riviera coastline is the colonial town of San Blas, whose Fuerte de San Basilio fort once protected the area from pirates. Just south are Matanchen Bay’s surfing beaches, while north is Mexcaltitlán Island, considered the birthplace of Aztec civilization.
coastline of the Pacific Ocean, including the islands of Marías and Marietas. The beaches of San Blas and the so-called "Riviera Nayarit" are popular with tourists.
Nayarit is known for it's seafood because
It borders the Pacific ocean.
Nayarit is a small state in western Mexico between the forested mountains of the Sierra Madre Occidental and the Pacific Ocean. In the north of the Nayarit Riviera coastline is the colonial town of San Blas, whose Fuerte de San Basilio fort once protected the area from pirates. Just south are Matanchen Bay’s surfing beaches, while north is Mexcaltitlán Island, considered the birthplace of Aztec civilization.
Nayarit Mexico is best known for its idyllic stretch of Pacific coastline, home to the popular resorts of the Riviera Nayarit area, the surf haven of Sayulita and the upscale Punta de Mita tourism development
traditional Huichol art, Mexican handicraft artisans.
Nayarit is predominantly an agricultural state, and produces a large variety of crops such as beans, sorghum, sugar cane, maize, tobacco, rice, chiles, peanuts, melons, tomatoes, coffee, mangoes, bananas, and avocados.
Also a lot of tarantula live here.
traditional Huichol art, Mexican handicraft artisans.
Nayarit is predominantly an agricultural state, and produces a large variety of crops such as beans, sorghum, sugar cane, maize, tobacco, rice, chiles, peanuts, melons, tomatoes, coffee, mangoes, bananas, and avocados.
Also a lot of tarantula live here.
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Get the Nayarit Mexico mug.Tamaulipas Mexico - is located in northeast Mexico and is bordered by the mexican states of Nuevo León to the west, San Luis Potosí to the southwest, and Veracruz to the southeast. To the north, the U.S.–Mexico border with USA state of Texas, and to the east it is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico.
the Gulf Cartel, Milenio Cartel, Juaréz Cartel, Guadalajara Cartel, were big here
Since the 1970s. This state is known to be the site of a territorial struggle between the Gulf Cartel and Los Zetas Currently as 2014 on ward Tamaulipas continues to be affected by violence .
tamulipas is best known for meat dishes & seafood. torta de la barda, a soft white roll stuffed full of ham, chorizo, fried pigskin, beans, and avocado
Mangos a la canela- mango, sugar, and cinnamon stick are covered with water simmered until the sugar dissolves.
The mango is removed from the pan and the remaining liquid is reduced until syrupy & thick. slices of mango are arranged on a plate, drizzled with syrup can be hot or cold, dessert is typically served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
the Gulf Cartel, Milenio Cartel, Juaréz Cartel, Guadalajara Cartel, were big here
Since the 1970s. This state is known to be the site of a territorial struggle between the Gulf Cartel and Los Zetas Currently as 2014 on ward Tamaulipas continues to be affected by violence .
tamulipas is best known for meat dishes & seafood. torta de la barda, a soft white roll stuffed full of ham, chorizo, fried pigskin, beans, and avocado
Mangos a la canela- mango, sugar, and cinnamon stick are covered with water simmered until the sugar dissolves.
The mango is removed from the pan and the remaining liquid is reduced until syrupy & thick. slices of mango are arranged on a plate, drizzled with syrup can be hot or cold, dessert is typically served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
Tamaulipas mexico capital city is Ciudad Victoria, the state's largest cities include Reynosa, Matamoros, Nuevo Laredo, Tampico, and Mante.
Then American president James K. Polk had desired to annex Mexican territory as far south as Tampico although his negotiator Nicholas Trist, disregarded this & settled on a border with Texas on the Rio Grande.In the wake of the war, Tamaulipas remained an object of interest to American expansionists. The climate was considered suitable for the spread of slavery by Southerners who desired the admission of new territory, then Governor of Mississippi Senator Albert Gallatin Brown wanted Tamaulipas, Potosi, and 2 other Mexican states & wanted them all for the same reason for the plantation and spreading of slavery.
During the 1860s
France also wanted conquest of Tamaulipas.
Tamaulipas was originally populated by the Olmec people and later by Chichimec and Huastec tribes.
Then American president James K. Polk had desired to annex Mexican territory as far south as Tampico although his negotiator Nicholas Trist, disregarded this & settled on a border with Texas on the Rio Grande.In the wake of the war, Tamaulipas remained an object of interest to American expansionists. The climate was considered suitable for the spread of slavery by Southerners who desired the admission of new territory, then Governor of Mississippi Senator Albert Gallatin Brown wanted Tamaulipas, Potosi, and 2 other Mexican states & wanted them all for the same reason for the plantation and spreading of slavery.
During the 1860s
France also wanted conquest of Tamaulipas.
Tamaulipas was originally populated by the Olmec people and later by Chichimec and Huastec tribes.
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Get the Tamaulipas Mexico mug.Chiapas Mexico - Chiapas is the southern most state in Mexico, it borders the Mexican states of Oaxaca to the west, Veracruz to the northwest, and Tabasco to the north, & the Country of Guatemala to the east and southeast.
Technically the Country of Belize but
You'd have to cross through Guatemala
To get there ,
( now you know what's on the other border Of Mexico)
Chiapas has a significant coastline on the Pacific Ocean to the southwest.
Chiapas has a humid, tropical climate,
Chiapas is home to the ancient Mayan ruins of Palenque, Yaxchilán, Bonampak, Chinkultic & Toniná. It is also home to one of the largest indigenous populations in the country, with ten federally recognized ethnicities.
Chiapas is known for the instrument Called the marimba.
Chiapas ranks 2nd among the Mexican states in the production of cacao, the product used to make chocolate, and is responsible for 60 % of Mexico's total coffee output. Other significant crops are sugar cane, squash,corn,beans,bananas & other fruits.
In layman's terms Chiapas is just southern Mexico.
Technically the Country of Belize but
You'd have to cross through Guatemala
To get there ,
( now you know what's on the other border Of Mexico)
Chiapas has a significant coastline on the Pacific Ocean to the southwest.
Chiapas has a humid, tropical climate,
Chiapas is home to the ancient Mayan ruins of Palenque, Yaxchilán, Bonampak, Chinkultic & Toniná. It is also home to one of the largest indigenous populations in the country, with ten federally recognized ethnicities.
Chiapas is known for the instrument Called the marimba.
Chiapas ranks 2nd among the Mexican states in the production of cacao, the product used to make chocolate, and is responsible for 60 % of Mexico's total coffee output. Other significant crops are sugar cane, squash,corn,beans,bananas & other fruits.
In layman's terms Chiapas is just southern Mexico.
Chiapas Mexico pronounced (Chyapas)
its capital and largest city is Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
Local specialties here include ningüijute, a seed-based pork mole, chispola, a beef and vegetable stew and pictes, a sweet corn tamale.
Carne cocida en limón is a traditional Mexican dish originating from Chiapas. Often served in cantinas and pulquerias, this tasty snack consists of ground meat marinated in lime juice. It's usually prepared with a combination of fresh lime juice, ground beef (often sirloin), chopped tomatoes, chopped white onions, serrano chili peppers, and salt.
The lime juice is mixed into the ground meat, then placed in the fridge to marinated for at least four hours. The rest of the ingredients are then added, and the meat mixture is refrigerated for 2 more hours. Once done, carne cocida en limón is typically served with fried or toasted tortillas.
Other foods include cured meats such as ham and sausage, crystallized fruits and coconut , roasted pig seasoned with chilies and spices , tamales
its capital and largest city is Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
Local specialties here include ningüijute, a seed-based pork mole, chispola, a beef and vegetable stew and pictes, a sweet corn tamale.
Carne cocida en limón is a traditional Mexican dish originating from Chiapas. Often served in cantinas and pulquerias, this tasty snack consists of ground meat marinated in lime juice. It's usually prepared with a combination of fresh lime juice, ground beef (often sirloin), chopped tomatoes, chopped white onions, serrano chili peppers, and salt.
The lime juice is mixed into the ground meat, then placed in the fridge to marinated for at least four hours. The rest of the ingredients are then added, and the meat mixture is refrigerated for 2 more hours. Once done, carne cocida en limón is typically served with fried or toasted tortillas.
Other foods include cured meats such as ham and sausage, crystallized fruits and coconut , roasted pig seasoned with chilies and spices , tamales
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Get the Chiapas Mexico mug.Tabasco Mexico - located in the southeast of the country, bordering the mexican states of Campeche to the northeast, Veracruz to the west, and Chiapas to the south & the country of Guatemala to the southeast. It has a coastline to the north with the Gulf of Mexico. Most of the state is covered in rainforest as, unlike most other areas of Mexico, it has plentiful rainfall year-round. The state is also home to La Venta, the major site of the Olmec civilization, considered to be the origin of later Mesoamerican cultures. It produces significant quantities of petroleum & natural gas.
Typical dishes include those with iguana meat, gar fish, beef puchero, smoked oysters, totopostes, pork with beans and tortillas made with banana and fresh corn
Chocolate is still found in preparations which have not changed since pre Hispanic times mostly as hot or cold beverages. The most common cold chocolate beverage is pozol, served fresh or fermented.known for its sweets such as sweetened fruits in corn husks, often accompanied by a cacao and corn beverage called chorote.
Typical dishes include those with iguana meat, gar fish, beef puchero, smoked oysters, totopostes, pork with beans and tortillas made with banana and fresh corn
Chocolate is still found in preparations which have not changed since pre Hispanic times mostly as hot or cold beverages. The most common cold chocolate beverage is pozol, served fresh or fermented.known for its sweets such as sweetened fruits in corn husks, often accompanied by a cacao and corn beverage called chorote.
Tabasco Mexico just like the sause of the
Same name .Traditional masculine dress consists of a white shirt & pants, with black shoes, black belt, a hat in a style called "chontal" red handkerchief around the neck. This dress is based on an older type of clothing called traje choco, made of cotton cloth called manta, used to work in the fields.
Traditional female dress consists of a wide skirt trimmed with a ruffle. Under the skirt is a slip designed to fluff the skirt and make the waist look smaller. The blouse is white with an embroidered band in bright colors, often with flower &/or animal designs. It has short sleeves ending in a square form in the lower part. The woman often carried a small handkerchief and a shawl called a rebozo in bright colors, often complementing the skirt. The shoes are black.
Same name .Traditional masculine dress consists of a white shirt & pants, with black shoes, black belt, a hat in a style called "chontal" red handkerchief around the neck. This dress is based on an older type of clothing called traje choco, made of cotton cloth called manta, used to work in the fields.
Traditional female dress consists of a wide skirt trimmed with a ruffle. Under the skirt is a slip designed to fluff the skirt and make the waist look smaller. The blouse is white with an embroidered band in bright colors, often with flower &/or animal designs. It has short sleeves ending in a square form in the lower part. The woman often carried a small handkerchief and a shawl called a rebozo in bright colors, often complementing the skirt. The shoes are black.
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