Discover Guerrero’s Rich History, Culture, and Ethnic Diversity

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Visit the State of Guerrero!

Guerrero is full of rich history, culture, and ethnic diversity. Many English-speaking travelers are still somewhat unfamiliar with Mexico, mainly due to language barriers.

Mexico, officially called the United States of Mexico, is a federal republic, located south of the United States and north of Guatemala and Belize. The country is also bordered by the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.

Mexico is the fifth-largest country by area in America and the 14th largest in the world. Mexico has a population of approximately 126 million people. Mexico City is the capital and the largest city in the country and is the largest city in all of America. Mexico is divided into 32 federal entities, of which 31 are states and one is a federal district.

The State of Guerrero is Named in Honor of Former President Vicente Guerrero

The state of Guerrero, named after President Vicente Guerrero, the nation’s second president, is located on the Pacific Coast and is bordered by the states of Michoacán on the north and Oaxaca on the south, and the states of Mexico, Morelos, and Puebla on the east. Guerrero has a population of about 3.5 million and its state capital is Chilpancingo de Los Bravo.

Guerrero Has Seven Regions (Counties)

Guerrero has seven (7) regions (like counties or providences): Tierra Caliente, North, Central, Mountain, Costa Grande, Costa Chica, and Acapulco.

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The state of Guerrero, Mexico has 7 regions

The “Danza de Los Diablos” is a fusion of Mexican and African cultures that is performed in the Costa Chica region of Guerrero.

Guerrero is the Most Diverse State in the Country

There are a variety of different ethnic groups living in the state of Guerrero with cultural and linguistic expressions that have given the area a very special image. There are approximately 600,000 indigenous people living in Guerrero, about 20% of the total population of the state.

Guerrero also has one of the largest populations of African descendants, especially in its Costa Chica region.

Guerrero has three main tourist destinations, Acapulco, Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, and Taxco. The state is also a main producer of mangos, coconuts, papaya, fishing, and other agricultural products.

Visit the official State of Guerrero website to learn more: www.guerrero.gob.mx. Enjoy discovering Guerrero!

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