México is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world
México is home to around 10% of the planet's species of terrestrial animals and plants and is home to more than 200,000 species. That is why it ranks fifth among the list of 17 mega-diverse countries.
The only royal castle built on the American continent is located in Méexico
Located in the first section of the Bosque de Chapultepec in Mexico City.
During the viceroyalty of New Spain, the viceroys used to frequent Chapultepec, then the viceroy Bernardo de Gálvez ordered the construction of a castle that would be the house of the kings on a privileged geographical site
Mexico is one of the countries with the most World Heritage sites.
In 2020, Mexico ranked seventh among the countries with the highest number of World Heritage sites.
The national sport of México is "La Charrería"
It originates in the plains of Apan in Hidalgo and develops in arenas similar to the bullrings called lienzos charros. A sport mounted on horseback that consists of showing the abilities of the riders in different skills known as "suertes"
Mexico means the navel of the moon.
The official name is “Estados Unidos Mexicanos” in accordance with the provisions of the 1917 Constitution. But the country is known as Mexico, a word whose origin comes from the “Nahuatl” words “metztli”, which means moon; “xictli”, navel or center, which translates as the navel of the moon.
