Etiquette
Customs that should be used when in Mexico. This includes meeting, gift, dining and general manners. However, please note that this does not apply to ALL people and is quite general.
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Climate
This will describe the climate in Mexico City. Temperature range, percipitation, rainfall and general weather.
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Currency
The currency in Mexico is pesos. Mexican Bank notes are printed in 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 pesos. The most commonly seen and used are the 50, 100 and 200 peso notes. 1.00 EUR = 16.92 MXN
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Population
The most current estimate for the population of the city of Mexico City, Mexico is about 8,864,000, which is an increase of about 0.15% from the last record of the population.
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Religion
The average percentage of each religion of the inhabitants of the country. This can be interesting to know.
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Mexican food
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Ranchera Music (click image to listen)
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Mexico City
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Transport facts
Several facts about transport throughout the whole of Mexico.
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GoPro: Short Stay in Mexico City - Jeremy Sciarappa (YouTube Video)
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Landmarks
Four interesting national Landmarks that I recommend visiting.
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Culture
These are some fun cultural facts about Mexico City.
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Mariachi Music (click image to listen)
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Plaza de las Tres Culturas -see landmarks |
Restaurant
Tacos al pastor: El Huequito Ayuntamiento 21, a few blocks south of the Alameda, Centro, open daily, 8am-10pm
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Mexico City Skyline by G Meyer
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Shopping
Two recommended shopping centres are "Centro Comercial Santa Fe" and Nacional Monte de Piedad.
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Etiquette
Meeting Etiquette
When greeting in social situations, women pat each other on the right forearm or shoulder, or kiss twice on the cheek
Men shake hands until they know someone well, at which time they progress to the more traditional hug and back slapping
Wait until invited before using first name
Gift Giving Etiquette
- If invited to a Mexican's house, bring a gift such as flowers or sweets
- Gift wrapping does not follow any particular protocol
- Do not give marigolds as they symbolize death
- Do not give red flowers as they have a negative idea
- White flowers are a good gift as they are considered uplifting
- Gifts are opened immediately
Dining Etiquette
If you are invited to a Mexican's home:
Arrive 30 minutes late in most places (check with colleagues to see if you should arrive later than that)
Arriving on time or early is considered inappropriate
At a large party you may introduce yourself
At a smaller gathering the host usually handles the introductions
Table Manners
Always keep your hands visible when eating. Keep your wrists resting on the edge of the table
When you have finished eating, place your knife and fork across your plate with the prongs facing down and the handles facing to the right
Do not sit down until you are invited to and told where to sit
Do not begin eating until the hostess starts
It is polite to leave some food on your plate after a meal, but not too much
Climate
Mexico City has a subtropical highland climate, due to its location and elevation. The average annual temperature varies from 12 to 16 °C (54 to 61 °F).The temperature is rarely below 3 degrees and rarely above 30 degrees. The precipitation is concentrated on the summer months, were the rain is light and there is often dense hail. There is about 820 millimetres (32.3 in) of annual rainfall, which is concentrated from June through September/October with little or no precipitation the remainder of the year.
Mexico City has a subtropical highland climate, due to its location and elevation. The average annual temperature varies from 12 to 16 °C (54 to 61 °F).The temperature is rarely below 3 degrees and rarely above 30 degrees. The precipitation is concentrated on the summer months, were the rain is light and there is often dense hail. There is about 820 millimetres (32.3 in) of annual rainfall, which is concentrated from June through September/October with little or no precipitation the remainder of the year.
Religion
82 percent of Mexico City is Roman Catholic. About 11% of the population (6,160,000 people over the age of 5, according to the 2000 census, including Jehovah's Witnesses, Seventh Day Adventists, and Mormons) are Protestant. There are some Mexicans practicing Eastern Orthodoxy in Mexico, mainly foreign-born people. There are also a number of Seventh-day Adventists (488,946 people). Islam is mainly practiced by members of the Arab, Turkish, and other expatriate communities, though there is a very small number of the indigenous population in Chiapas that practices Islam. 45,000 people living in Mexico are Jewish and about 109,000 are Buddhist.
Transport facts
- Mexico City’s Metro is the largest in Latin America and the cheapest in the world at only 3 pesos per journey ($0.23 USD/ Euro 0.18)!
- More than 4-5 million people use the metro everyday
- The city is so big and the traffic so bad that the super rich use helicopters to get from one place to another
- Avenida de los Insurgentes is one of the longest avenues in the world
- Mexico City International Airport is Latin America’s largest and busiest airport
Landmarks
Alameda Central
This is the oldest and largest attraction of the city. It was originally used as an Aztec marketplace and execution site during the Spanish Inquisition, but it is now a park. This palace has a concert hall, museum and a theatre.
Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)
This is the oldest and largest Roman Catholic cathedral in Latin America. The construction of this cathedral started in the 16th century. It was built for Huitzilopochtli, the Aztec God of War.
Plaza de las Tres Culturas
This plaza, also known as 'Square of the Three Cultures', gives an idea about the fusion of three different cultures in Mexico history situated at a single spot. Attracting many tourists, it signifies a mixture of Aztec, Spanish and contemporary Mexican architecture. It has the ruins of an Aztec ceremonial site, the Santiago Tlatelolco Church, built in 1609 and the Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco College built in 1535. (Wikipedia, 2011)
La Feria de Chapultepec Mágico
This is a children's amusement park located in Chapultepec Park. With more than 50 rides, it is one of the most popular venues among children. The park features the first roller-coaster in the country, an absolute must for those seeking a quick thrill! It also offers many other attractions at reasonable prices.
Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe
Cultural facts
- Mexico City has the most museums in the world, with more than 160, almost all of which are free on Sundays
- The city also has over 100 art galleries, and 30 concert halls
- Mexico City has the fourth highest number of theatres in the world after New York, London and Toronto
- The 10,000-seat National Auditorium in Mexico City was named the Best Venue in the World
- Mexico City is also home to the largest amusement park in Latin America, Six Flags Mexico. It also has La Feria Chapultepec Mágico amusement park in the city center, it’s rollercoasters visible from various points around the city
- The city’s famous Zócalo (large square in the city center) turns into one of the worlds biggest ice skating rinks every winter
- Mexico City has two of the S.Pellegrino ‘World’s 50 Best Restaurants in the World’ list compiled by British magazine ‘Restaurant’
- Mexico City has been the only city in Latin America to host the Olympic Games, with the Summer Olympics in 1968. (Brazil will take this title away from Mexico as it hosts the 2016 Olympic Games)
- Mexico City is home to the oldest university in the Americas; the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), also a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- The University is the largest university in all of North, Central and South America. The majority of Mexico’s former presidents have attended this university
- UNAM is also the highest ranked Spanish-speaking University in the world
- Mexico City is the capital of the media industry in Latin America
- There are over 60 radio stations in Mexico City, as well as a huge amount of local transmission
Shopping
Centro Comercial Santa Fe
Centro Santa Fe is one of the largest and busiest shopping centres in Latin America. The centre contains a 10-screen theatre, several of the best restaurants, and a play area for kids and the best entertainment for all types. It has a unique shopping experience, as it has around 285 stores selling top brands and the top boutiques of Mexico.
Nacional Monte de Piedad
It sells unclaimed things to the public. The raised money is given to the less fortunate, to charities and support education through scholarships. Located just off Zocalo, it is the best place to buy second-hand items. There is even a store at the entrance selling handicrafts sourced from Oaxaca.
Works Cited
images
- Avenida Paseo de la Reforma, Mexico City. Digital image. McQuilling Partners Inc. N.p., 2013. Web. 30 Dec. 2014.
- Neuheisel, William. El Taco. Digital image. Grupo Expansión. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Dec. 2014. <http://www.chilango.com/restaurantes/nota/2010/08/17/estadio-azul>.
- "Mexico Retail." Digital Image, Latin American Retail Connection. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Dec. 2014. <http://laretco.com/central-america-retail-market/mexico/>.
- "Plaza De Las Tres Culturas." Stay.com. Digital Image, N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Dec. 2014. <http://www.stay.com/mexico-city/attractions/20387/plaza-de-las-tres-culturas/>.
- Meyer, G. Mexico City Skyline. Digital image. Photography Blogger. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Dec. 2014. <http://photographyblogger.net/30-pictures-of-mexico-city-mexico/>.
*The non-cited images are only screenshots of YouTube Videos that will be cited below*
Videos
- GoPro: Short Stay in Mexico City - Jeremy Sciarappa. Prod. Jeremy Sciarappa. Perf. Eremy Sciarappa. YouTube.com, 2014. YouTube Video.
- Vicente Fernandez - Aca Entre Nos. Perf. Vicente Fernandez. YouTube.com, 2011. YouTube Video.
- Learn Spanish - Learn How to Introduce Yourself in Spanish. YouTube.com, 2012. YouTube Video.
- El Mariachi Tequila. YouTube.com, 2007. YouTube Video.
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- "Music of Mexico - Son, Ranchera, Mariachi." About. Web. 4 Oct. 2014.
- "10 of the Best Places to Eat Street Food in Mexico City." The Guardian. N.p., n.d. Web.
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