Quintana Roo
Mexico - is 1 of the 31 states which, with Mexico City, the 32 federal entities of
Mexico. It is divided into 11 municipalities, and its capital city is Chetumal.
Quintana Roo is located on the eastern part of the Yucatán Peninsula & is bordered by the MEX states of Campeche to the west & Yucatán to the northwest, & Belize, As
Mexico's easternmost state, Quintana Roo has a coastline to the east with the Caribbean Sea & to the north with the Gulf of Mexico.
Quintana Roo was made a territory of Mexico by decree of President Porfirio Díaz on November 24, 1902. It was named after an early patriot of the
Mexican Republic, Andrés Quintana Roo , The territory of Quintana Roo was granted statehood within the United
Mexican States on October 8, 1974.
Food popular here is
Torta de Cochinita Pibil
Cochinita Pibil - slow roasted pork plate from the Yucatan peninsula. Traditionally suckling pig meat is used, hence the
name of Cochinita – tiny
pig. You’ll easily find it in tacos or tortas in Quintana Roo.
tamal torteado de pollo - a
soft tamal with chicken & red sauce.
Machacados - frozen drink with crushed fruit of your choice mixed with condensed milk & shaved ice Chetumal City
Is known for this treat .
Ceviche is a very popular dish in the tropical areas. a fish salad cooked in lime
juice, but it can be cooked with many different ingredients.
Kibis are made with mashed wheat & ground beef or pork seasoned with spearmint, garlic, onion.
Quintana Roo
Mexico , The state is frequently hit by severe hurricanes due to its exposed location near the
Gulf of
Mexico. Quintana Roo is the home of the city of Cancún, the islands of Cozumel and Isla Mujeres, & the towns of Bacalar, Playa
del Carmen and Akumal, as well as the ancient Maya ruins of Chacchoben, Cobá, Kohunlich, Muyil, Tulum, Xel-Há, and Xcaret. The Sian Ka'an biosphere reserve is also located in the state.
The gulf cartel & Sinaloa cartel can be found here
As well as the famous tourist spot Cancun ,
Belize & the Caribbean sea border Quintana Roo Mexico.
