The Aztecs

The strongest Indian nation in the pre-Columbian Mexico. Its members spoke the language of nahuatl. Around 1325 they set up a city called Tenochitlan in today’s location of Mexico City. In 1521, the city was conquered by the conquistadors from Spain.

Sugar skulls and the death parade

Sugar skulls and the death parade

The celebration of is one of the oldest Mexican traditions. On this occasion, is organized in Mexico City. People go out on the streets dressed up as death, the ones at home prepare altars honoring those who passed away.