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Mexico Travel Glossary

Here are definitions for some terms you may come across during your travels in Mexico.
Semana
Definition of the Spanish word semana. What does semana mean? What is a semana?
Piņata
The definition and the meaning of pinata, and the pinata song
Cempasuchil
Definition of cempasuchil.
Cenote
Definition of cenote.
Gabachero
Definition of gabachero.
Mesoamerica
A definition of Mesoamerica.
Palapa
Definition of palapa.
Papel picado (cut paper)
Definition of papel picado.
Zocalo
A definition of zocalo.
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