Across
- 2. Volcanic island known best as a sanctuary for pinnipeds and Great White Sharks.
- 3. Revolution leader known for his land reform policies.
- 8. Largest orphanage and hospital complex in the Americas that now functions as a museum.
- 10. Volcano that, according to Aztec culture, was once a warrior in love with a woman named Iztaccihuatl.
- 13. Resort town located nearby Mayan ruins.
- 14. Military general who originally supported Spain against Mexican Independence. Popular despite repeated failures against Texas, the United States, and France.
- 16. Nicknamed "The White City" for its limestone architecture.
- 18. Square containing the Presidential Palace of Mexico and the Metropolitan Cathedral.
- 22. Coup against the democratically elected Francisco I. Madero by supporters of Porfirio Diaz backed by the United States.
- 23. City located in a state that shares its name, which is also shared by a dog breed.
- 25. Wars fought between the Aztec Triple Alliance and their enemies, such as the Tlaxcala that would side with Spanish forces.
- 26. City occupied by the US for seven months.
- 27. Second largest city in Mexico, located in Baja California near San Diego in the US.
- 29. Canyon cut by the Grijalva River.
- 31. Massacre committed by the Mexican Military against university students.
- 32. Head of the Constitutionalist faction during the Mexican Civil War.
- 33. Skyscraper notable for surviving a 1985 earthquake.
- 34. Poem by the nun Sor Juana focused on the narrator's quest for knowledge.
- 36. Largest Mayan city on the Yucatan Peninsula.
- 37. Network of canyons that together are larger than the Grand Canyon.
- 38. Aztec emperor killed when the Spanish conquered Tenochtitlan.
- 39. Fourth largest city in Mexico located on a site named Cuetlaxcoapan, which means "where the serpents shed their skin."
- 40. Early leader of Mexican Independence executed in 1811.
- 42. Cenote considered sacred to the Mayans, who used to sacrifice people in its pool.
- 43. Initial collection of poems by Octavio Paz.
- 44. Beef or goat stew that originated in Western Mexico.
- 45. National Marine Site containing coral reefs.
- 46. Chemist who helped discover the effects on chlorofluorocarbons on the ozone layer.
- 47. Capital of Mexico and largest city in North America.
Down
- 1. Director of "Pan's Labyrinth" and "The Shape of Water" whose father was kidnapped in 1997.
- 4. Leader of a raid on Columbus, New Mexico, he opposed Porfirio Diaz.
- 5. First indigenous president of Mexico known for his modernization of the country.
- 6. Kahlo's first painting. Does it depict her dual heritage? Her tumultuous marriage with Diego Rivera?
- 7. Mayan city home to the Temple of Inscriptions.
- 9. City home to the largest market in Latin America.
- 11. City inside a state of the same name renowned for its food.
- 12. Spit grilled slices of pork based on a Lebanese lamb recipe.
- 13. Structure containing murals depicting the history of the Mayan people.
- 15. City that became rich off of a silver boom.
- 17. Sea arch that marks the border between the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California.
- 19. Commonly known as "El Angel," this monument was constructed to commemorate Mexican independence from Spain.
- 20. Only palace in North America inhabited by monarchs.
- 21. Corn cakes topped with beans, cheese, cabbage, and more. Originated in Guatemala but has moved north.
- 24. Capital of the Zapotec civilization.
- 27. Remains of a pre-Aztec city home to the Pyramid of the Sun, the third largest in the world.
- 28. Sauce often (though not necessarily) made with chili peppers. Two states claim to be its place of origin.
- 30. Revolt by Mexican revolutionaries and Indigenous nations against Porfidio Diaz.
- 35. Lagoon where grey whales mate during the winter.
- 41. City known for its leather industry.