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Mexico's culture emerged from the culture of the Spanish Empire and the preexisting indigenous cultures of Mexico. Mexican culture is described as the 'child' of both western and native American civilizations. Other minor influences include those from other regions of Europe, Africa and also Asia. First inhabited more than 10,000 years ago, the cultures that developed in Mexico became one of the cradles of civilization.

During the 300-year rule by the Spanish, Mexico was a crossroads for the people and cultures of Europe and America, with minor influences from West Africa and parts of Asia.
Starting in the late 19th century, the government of independent Mexico has actively promoted cultural fusion and shared cultural traits in order to create a national identity.

Despite this base layer of shared Mexican identity and wider Latin American culture, the big and varied geography of Mexico and the many different indigenous cultures create more of a cultural mosaic, comparable to the heterogeneity of countries like India or China.

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Chilli Con Carne

The classic Tex-Mex dish, spicy and full of flavour

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Rooted in ancient civilizations and enriched by Spanish, French, and indigenous influences, Mexican gastronomy is a vibrant tapestry of flavors, colors, and traditions.

Prepare your taste buds for an exploration of the evolution of Mexican dishes, from their humble origins to their current status as culinary masterpieces.

Mexican cuisine is rooted in ancient Mesoamerican cuisine and has evolved over centuries. Indigenous ingredients, combined with those brought by Spanish conquistadors, form the foundation of Mexican dishes.
Early agricultural communities, like the Olmec and Maya, developed nixtamalization, domesticated maize, and established foodways.

Mesoamerican groups, such as the Teotihuacanos, Toltec, Huastec, Zapotec, Mixtec, Otomi, Purépecha, Totonac, Mazatec, Mazahua, and Nahua, contributed their unique cooking methods.

With the rise of the Mexica Empire, culinary traditions merged, leading to the development of Aztec cuisine.

Mexican cuisine’s staple ingredients include corn, turkey, beans, squash, amaranth, chia, avocados, tomatoes, tomatillos, cacao, vanilla, agave, spirulina, sweet potato, cactus, and chili peppers.