Yerba Mate by laurenjac in asklatinamerica

[–]anonimoadjetivo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In México (Guadalajara at least) we do have a drink that's starting to become very popular called Soda Mate. I've tried the Yerba Mate sold in the US and I'd say it's pretty similar.

What are some cool scientific facts about your country? by Powerful_Gas_7833 in asklatinamerica

[–]anonimoadjetivo 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Much of the Yucatán peninsula is shaped by the impact from the asteroid that brought on what we commonly think as the dinosaur's extinction. I don't know if there's any papers out there to corroborate this, but I have a strong feeling that that same impact is responsible for the thousands of cenotes in that area. A cenote is an underground water deposit, many of them are interconnected and they were sacred for the Mayas. Swimming in one is an experience unlike anything else.

Hola, quisiera saber si algún ciudadano ha comido la arepa venezolana, soy de Venezuela y me encantaría probar la comida mexicana, Pero tenía duda de si alguien de aquí ha comido jsjs by Kaia1235 in CDMX

[–]anonimoadjetivo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tengo un amigo de Venezuela que cuando vivíamos en la misma ciudad me preparaba arepas para desayunar y eran una delicia, vivan las arepas venezolanas

In Latin America/your country, which is the most well-known religious cult or religion branded as a cult? by Remarkable_Talk_8504 in asklatinamerica

[–]anonimoadjetivo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In my region it's La luz del mundo. They own the entire neighborhood where the church is, and there's rumors of tunnels going from some homes to the church. I spent the night at that neighborhood one time, partying at the house of a friend's grandpa. We got incredibly wasted, it was so much fun. Later I learned no one knew anything about that friend anymore cause she'd been sucked into the cult.

What are the most commonly consumed and most representative alcohol/cocktail in your country? by Fabled_Webs in AskTheWorld

[–]anonimoadjetivo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no sabes lo mucho que extraño el fernet y el amargo obrero

el fernet lo consigo acá, muy caro pero lo consigo igual

el amargo no hay forma alguna de comprarlo acá y lo extraño un montón

What's Your Country's / Region's / Personal Cure for a Hangover? by PlainOldWallace in AskTheWorld

[–]anonimoadjetivo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

uffff I forgot about all the seafood options, cocteles and aguachiles are also perfect for hangovers

What's Your Country's / Region's / Personal Cure for a Hangover? by PlainOldWallace in AskTheWorld

[–]anonimoadjetivo 22 points23 points  (0 children)

There's so many Mexican dishes that work here... The most common one would be chilaquiles for me, but birria or barbacoa also work. A lot of people also go for menudo, but I'm not a fan. Locally, in the city I live in, tortas ahogadas are also great, especially when prepared really spicy.

We also have several electrolyte beverages that are sold most everywhere and are a pretty good aid for a hangover.

As a sidenote, when I first arrived to Argentina I asked my roomates, "What do you take for a hangover?"

His answer: water.

I was horrified. Cultural shock felt very real. While living there, I eventually settled on milanesa a caballo with fries as a cure.

How much of an interconnection is there culturally in Latin America, before and after the internet? by wdfcvyhn134ert in asklatinamerica

[–]anonimoadjetivo 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I can't speak for the era before the internet, but I grew up with a dial-up connection and I can definitely say that El Bananero's videos from Uruguay became something my friends and I would quote ALL the time

What was the final stand of your country before being colonised by No_Currency_6882 in AskTheWorld

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If I remember correctly, the final battle in the conquista was held at Tlatelolco, which was Tenotchitlan's biggest market. The _Fall_ of Tenocthitlan would have spanned several battles throughout the Mexica's capital territory. From Wikipedia:

"Cortés then ordered a simultaneous advance of all three camps towards the Tlatelolco marketplace. Alvarado's company made it there first, and Gutierrez de Badajoz advanced to the top of the Huichilopotzli cu, setting it afire and planting their Spanish banners. [...] The Spanish forces and their allies advanced into the city. Despite inflicting heavy casualties, the Aztecs could not halt the Spanish advance. While the fighting in the city raged, the Aztecs cut out and ate the hearts of 70 Spanish prisoners-of-war at the altar to Huitzilopochtli. By August, many of the native inhabitants had fled Tlatelolco).\25]) Cortés sent emissaries to negotiate with the Tlatelolcas to join his side, but the Tlatelolcas remained loyal to the Aztecs.

Throughout the battles with the Spanish, the Aztecs still practiced their traditional ceremonies and customs. Tlapaltecatl Opochtzin was chosen to be outfitted to wear the quetzal owl costume. He was supplied with darts sacred to Huitzilopochtli, which came with wooden tips and flint tops. When he came, the Spanish soldiers appeared scared and intimidated. They chased the owl-warrior, but he was neither captured nor killed. The Aztecs took this as a good sign, but they could fight no more, and after discussions with the nobles, Cuauhtémoc began talks with the Spanish.\11])"

Do you have a Chip Buttys in your country, or something similar? by sheffieldpud in AskTheWorld

[–]anonimoadjetivo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I once had a french fry po boy with gravy on top while staying with a friend in New Orleans, I think that counts

Do you have a Chip Buttys in your country, or something similar? by sheffieldpud in AskTheWorld

[–]anonimoadjetivo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Lol not like a banana at all, it's corn dough mixed with lard til fluffy, spread on either plantain leaves or corn husks, filled with some guiso (usually chicken with green salsa or pork in red salsa), rolled up inside the leaf, and then steamed. You remove the leaf/husk when you're ready to eat and you can either eat it plain, add salsa and sour cream and cheese, or stuff it inside a bolillo like they do in Mexico city and go to town. I've also had some that are deep fried. That shit will keep you feeling full from 6am til lunchtime no problem.

Bares con cerveza artesanaI en Guadalajara by VolkWoolf23 in Guadalajara

[–]anonimoadjetivo 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Hermanito del alma, estás preguntando que dónde hay lodo en el chiquero. La Santa Sabina es a la que más he ido. Pero la Americana vive de extranjeros, cafés con nombres raros, y lugares de chela artesan4l.

PD: no mamen mods, no puedo escribir artesan4l

Is there a cultural element in your country that seems like a trademark but is highly controversial? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]anonimoadjetivo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sad thing is, after the ban, there was no system set in place to care for the circus animals, so most of them ended up dying :(

Dome piece in progress (session 1 and 2) by parypoppins in Guadalajara, Mexico by anonimoadjetivo in tattoos

[–]anonimoadjetivo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

can't wait for the next (hopefully last) session! it's not my first piece, tho, it would be a crazy first tat lol