Constitution Day, Mexico

Mexico has had several constitutions during the course of history since its independence from Spain in 1810. These are the Constitution of 1824, the Constitution of 1857 and the Constitution of 1917, which is currently in effect.

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Guanajuato State

Although the state of Guanajuato is home to the agro-industrial cities of Leon, Irapuato, Salamanca and Celaya, this Mexican state is more known for the colonial towns and historical centers of Guanajuato, San Miguel del Allende and Dolores Hidalgo.

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Ruta 2010

Ruta 2010: What is it and what it means. A celebration of the anniversaries of two of Mexico’s important moments in history, the Independence and the Mexican Revolution.

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San Miguel de Allende

Overview of San Miguel de Allende, a quaint, cobble-stoned colonial town in central Mexico that was declared a national historical monument in 1930 and whose attractions include the some wonderful colonial architecture in which figures the Parish of St. Michael Archangel church just off the town square, as well as the Casa de Allende museum, and the Instituto Allende art school. Find San Miguel hotels and restaurant options.

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Mexican Independence Day

Independence Day in Mexico falls on September 16th and is one of the country’s main patriotic holidays, or Fiestas Patrias. It is preceded on the eve of the holiday by the Grito de Dolores.

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Mexican Flag and Flag Day

The configuration, meaning and evolution of Mexico’s tricolor flag

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