Mexico
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Mexico. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesAztec, Bullfighting, Cartel, Catholic, Chihuahua,
Cocaine, Computer, Immigration, Mayan, Pancho Villa,
Popcorn, Pyramid, Ring Of Fire, Rio Grande, Salma Hayek,
Spanish, Tamale, Tequila, Nafta, Wrestling associated with Mexico. But there's a twist. Only 18 of these 20 words are actually listed. So you're on your own to find the 2 unlisted ones. A full solution is provided if you get stuck.
By the way, we designed this puzzle to be easily read. Both the puzzle grid and word list are in large 17-point font size. And the puzzle grid, which is 22×20 letters, spans the entire width of the page. This way you won't have to squint.
Fun Facts About Mexico
- The Caesar salad was created in Tijuana, Mexico in 1924 by an Italian immigrant at his restaurant. It happened when supplies were running low on a busy holiday weekend, prompting him to improvise with romaine, eggs, olive oil, Parmesan, Worcestershire sauce, and croutons.
- Mexico has the world's largest pyramid by volume. It is bigger than Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza, but looks smaller because it's mostly covered by earth. So it looks like a natural hill with a church on top, a camouflage that hid it for centuries.
- Mexico City is slowly sinking at a rate of up to 12 inches per year because it was built on the bed of an ancient drained lake.
- Popcorn originated in Mexico. Ancient civilizations like the Aztecs popped corn kernels over 9,000 years ago.
- The Chihuahua, known as the world's smallest dog, is named after Chihuahua, Mexico where American travelers encountered the breed in the 1800s and subsequently linked them to this large Mexican state.
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