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Web Sites

Chiapas and the Crisis of Mexican Agriculture
A report by the Institute for Food and Development Policy addressing the root cause of the Zapatista rebellion. Dated December 1994.
Chiapas Highlands
Part of an educational module called “Maya Adventure” at the Science Museum of Minnesota web site. Focuses on textile art.
CityNet Mexico
Links to Mexico information by subject as well as city web sites throughout Mexico.
Destination Mexico
A profile for the adventurous traveler from guidebook publisher Lonely Planet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mexico
From the Usenet newsgroup soc.culture.mexico.
GORP Mexico Listings
Great Outdoor Recreation Pages for Mexico. Links to books and maps, trips, other links, and area information sources.
Mexican Heritage Almanac
Links to information (from NASA) about phases of the sun, moon, and planets, as well as dates in Mesoamerican calendars. Provides a timeline of important historical events in Mexico associated with the current date. Several links to information in Spanish. More information about how the almanac is generated.
Mexico
Links to a multitude of resources addressing Mexican history from pre-Columbian times to the present. From the Mississippi State University Historical Text Archives.
Mexico Connect
Explore Mexico—its culture, history and art. Read its newspapers, learn what it is like to live or do business there, plan a vacation. An index of places provides real estate, hotel, and restaurant information. Also provides information about the legal and tax implications of residing in Mexico.
Mexico Reference Desk
Academic caliber information resources compiled by the Latin America Network Information Center (LANIC) at the University of Texas at Austin.
Mexico Tourist Information
Small site with original information about travel to Mexico. From Digital Tourism & Travel.
Mexico Travel
Official Home page of the Ministry of Tourism. Both English and Spanish versions available. Packed with information on attractions, fiestas and events, travel related services, states, general information, including history, climate, and Almanac of Mexico, beaches, archaeological sites, touring regions, and more.
Mexico’s Index
A directory designed and mantained by Trace, S.C., a consulting firm operating in Mexico. Contains over 2,600 links to resources on Mexico. Organized by topical categories; not searchable.
NAFTA Resources
Links to documents, statistics, and news/analysis provided by LANIC.
U.S.-Mexico Border Information
New Mexico State University page with links to internet resources for information about the U.S.-Mexico Border region plus information of interest to the Hispanic/Latino communities in the United States.

Compiled by Janet Dombrowski, National Geographic Society Library.

© 1996 National Geographic Society