Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies, 1898
A map from 1898 of Mexico, Central America and the West Indies. The map includes an inset map of Cuba and the Isthmus of Nicaragua. "The surface of the Rocky Mountain highland in Mexico is quite similar to that of the great plateau...
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: Mexico Introduction
Explore the magical world of Mexico. Learn about the history and culture of this diverse country as well as tour the country through pictures.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: Latin America
This Geography portal to Latin America features maps, photos, and drawings relating to each country. Click on desired country icon to see related pages.
Mex Connect
Mexico Connect: Pre Classic Period of the Olmecs
The Formative Period (1500 BCE-300 CE) of Mesoamerican culture is surveyed with an overview of the Olmec culture. Includes discussion of Olmec stone head sculpture, art, building, writing, and other achievements.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Latin America
Article on Latin America that provides a great overview of the region. Discussions include history, religion, culture, links to information about each of the countries, and more.
Other
Brooklyn Expedition: Latin America
Excellent site about Latin America from the Brooklyn Children's Museum. Explore ancient beliefs and rituals, celebrations, culture, the land, animals, and the history of Latin America.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Cultures and Histories of the Americas
An online exhibit of a vast array of documents, artifacts, and maps detailing cultures in the Americas including the indigenous groups as well as Europeans after contact. From the Library of Congress.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Mexico and Western North America, 1845
A map of Mexico in 1845, prior to the ceding of the northern territories to the United States in 1846. The map shows the territories of Oregon, Texas, and Central America under Mexican control, and the frontiers of the Missouri and...
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Boy Travellers in Mexico by Thomas W. Knox
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Boy Travellers in Mexico by Thomas W. Knox (1890), a novel of the adventures of two youths in a journey to northern and central Mexico, Campeachey, and Yucatan,...
Other
Central America Travel Pictures
Presented are photos taken during a personal trip to the Central American countries of Costa Rica, Panama and Mexico. Click on the shaded part of the map to view images.
Other
Macrohistory and World Timeline: Rebellion Against Spain in Latin America
Read about the history of rebellions against Spanish rule and the leaders that led the independence movements in Mexico, Peru, Chile, and other Latin American countries.
Other
Universum, Museo De La Ciencias
Learn about science as it is presented in the exhibits and programs of the science museum, Universum of Guadalajara, Mexico.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Mexico, Central America and the West Indies, 1852
A map from 1852 of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies. The map shows territorial boundaries at the time, including the Mexican States, capitals and major cities and ports, railroads, rivers, lakes, mountain systems, and terrain...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Mexico, Central America, and West Indies, 1901
Mexico, Central America, and West Indies.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Mexico, Central America, West Indies, 1888
A map from 1888 of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies showing the political boundaries at the time, capitals and major cities, railways, mountain systems, coastal features, reefs, and islands of the region.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Mexico, Central America, West Indies, 1882
A map from 1882 of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies showing the political boundaries at the time, capitals and major cities, mountain systems, coastal features, and islands of the region. The map is color-coded to show the...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies, 1883
A map from 1883 of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies showing the political boundaries at the time, capitals and major cities, railways, mountain systems, coastal features, reefs, and islands of the region.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies, 1906
A map from 1906 of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies showing the political boundaries at the time, capitals and major cities, mountain systems, coastal features, and islands of the region. An inset map shows the entire North...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies, 1901
A map from 1901 of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies showing the political boundaries and Mexican States at the time, capitals and major cities, railways, mountain systems, coastal features, and islands of the region. Inset...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Mexico and West Indies, 1855
A map of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies showing the foreign territorial possessions and independent countries in the region in 1855. The map is color-coded to show the territorial and island possessions at the time of Spain...
Curated OER
Etc: Central America and Isthmian Routes, 1846 1860
A map of Central America during the period of westward expansion in the United States when the need to find a shorter practical shipping route from the east coast to the west coast was a principle concern. This map shows the proposed...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Central America, 1916
A map from 1916 of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies, showing physical features and political boundaries at the time. The map uses color-contouring to show land elevations from sea level to over 5000 feet. The map shows...
Scholastic
Scholastic History Mystery: The Americas: Mexico
Students try to guess the mystery subject Carlotta Facts, the History Mystery Museum's professor, is studying. They read the clues, do some online and offline research, and then attempt to identify the game's mystery place, Mexico.
Other
Life and Death in Ancient Mexico
This site describes the religious beliefs of the Olmecs and other ancient Mexicans, especially in regard to life and death, using artifacts and myths.