Jorge Campos Navarrete born in Acapulco Guerrero in 1966 and began his football career in 1988, as goalkeeper and forward in the Mexico City with the UNAM Pumas. In his first season he scored 14 goals and competed for the title of top scorer. From there he would have an ascending career. mexicodesconocido.com.mx Jorge Campos in 2018 Photo: Wikipedia In the 1990s, Jorge Campos gained notoriety for his acrobatic goalkeeping style. and risky; for playing as a goalkeeper and forward; and also, for the striking suits that he wore on the field, with phosphorescent colors such as yellow, pink, orange…
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The legend of Cueva Cincalco, the entrance to the underworld in Chapultepec mexicodesconocido.com.mx The Cincalco cave located in the Adiorama of the Chapultepec forest. Today the Chapultepec forest In CDMX it is a recreational place with attractions that highlight its historical and cultural importance, however; In pre-Hispanic times, the grasshopper forest was a paradise like no other, where man had contact with the spiritual world, as is the case of the Cincalco cave. The Chapultepec forest at some point in its history. It is said that this ancient space in Chapultepec was the scene of a legend that involves the…
At the beginning of the 20th century, during the revolutionary feat, women played a decisive role in the fight for a more just society; They were, in addition to wives and mothers, soldiers, nurses, spies, food suppliers in the camps and many other things. Therefore, more than a century after the Mexican Revolution, we commemorate this historical event in many ways; and one of them is wearing Adelita’s costume. The Plan of San Luis, the beginning of the Mexican Revolution Adelita’s costumes transcended time to the present day Photo: Gabriela Mendoza-Garcia Ballet Folklorico What is an Adelita? As we mentioned…
We recently told you that the Tlaxcala 2023 Beach Volleyball World Cup is the first to be held in Mexico. In fact, it is the first in 20 years to be held outside of Europe. We want to tell you more details about the event and what you can see and do at the venues where the games will be played. Since when has the Beach Volleyball World Cup been held? The Beach Volleyball World Cup, also known as the Beach Volleyball World Championship, is the highest competition in this sport. It has been celebrated every odd year since 1997,…
Less than three hours from Mexico City is this Magical Town of Puebla, recognized for its production of cider and products in which apples are the main ingredient. The attractions that Zacatlán de las Manzanas offers will make you return again and again, do you already know them all? Facebook Zacatlán de las Manzanas Land of monumental clocks One of the emblems of this Magical Town is its monumental floral clock. You can see this in the Plaza Cívica, a place it has occupied since 1986. Every time you visit Zacatlán, take a look at this attraction, as it is…
The Autonomous University of Mexico City (UACM) It is a cutting-edge educational institution that left its mark in the heart of the Mexican capital. Founded in April 2001, this university emerged with the mission of offering quality higher education, accessible and committed to the community. The UACM is distinguished by its education system based on autonomy, criticism and student participation, which makes it a benchmark in the training of future professionals. Therefore, this educational institution offers a wide range of bachelor’s degrees in various disciplines, from social sciences and humanities to natural sciences and technology. Among the academic options are…
Pípila… The Homeland needs your courage… Do you dare to set fire to the door of the Alhóndiga?…” Extract from the book Historical Picture published by Carlos María de Bustamante The history of our Independence has countless heroes who in many ways contributed to giving us our homeland: Miguel Hidalgo, Ignacio Allende and Juan Aldama are just a few. However, there is a figure that is also heroic, although less popular: El Pípila, who seems to have played a fundamental role in the beginning of the independence movement. Characters of the Independence of Mexico The Pípila monument is located in…
The seismic alert of Mexico City is perhaps the most terrifying sound for the inhabitants of the capital. However, it was created to save the lives of millions of people by warning them, a few seconds in advance, about the approach of an shaking. The idea of having an alert arose in 1991. Those who had it were the directors of the young Seismic Instrumentation and Registration Center (CIRES). However, it was not until 1993, when they began to look for the ideal voice to say “seismic alert.” Choosing the voice of the seismic alert There was no casting announcersthey…
At the beginning of the 20th century, our country was experiencing a critical political, social and economic situation, since Porfirio Díaz had remained in power; the majority of the population was poor and illiterate; and the wealth was concentrated in a few hands. The Agrarian Reform was a consequence of the Mexican Revolution Photo: Wikipedia Origin of the agrarian reform Consequently, the Mexican Revolution broke out, an armed movement that represented the country’s peasant and worker struggle for more equitable living and working conditions. Likewise, among the revolutionary groups, the Villistas and Zapatistas stood out mainly, who advocated for the…
