Hola Gay Travellers!
Whether you've been to Mexico before and know there is always more to explore -- or whether you haven't been to Mexico and are looking forward to a muy caliente experience -- Cinco de Mayo is the perfect time to begin shaking your maracas and plan a visit to Mexico! You'll be treated like Aztec gold at these GayTravel Approved® hotels and resorts; and once you've had a chance to look them over, you'll be counting the days till you can travel there.
While you're counting the days, here are some interesting facts about Cinco de Mayo you might not know:
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Not a celebration of independence
Cinco de Mayo is not a celebration of Mexico’s Independence (which is actually September 16th), but rather a celebration of Mexico’s victory in the battle at Puebla on May 5th, 1862 during the Franco-Mexican war. It was an unlikely win for the Mexican militia who were heavily outnumbered by the French. The victory became a source of pride for the country and is the reason we continue to celebrate today.
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Mexico won the battle, but not the war
Although the Mexican Army won the battle at Puebla on May 5th, 1862 the French went on to win the war, occupying the region for five years.
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Napolean III had multiple motives on May 5th
For the leader of France, Napolean III, the battle at Puebla was an attempt at not only spreading his empire but at conquering a key Mexican access point to the U.S., where he intended to lend support to the confederate army during the Civil War in an effort to keep the U.S. divided and consequently less powerful.
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Roosevelt helped popularize Cinco de Mayo in the U.S.
Cinco de Mayo became a popular holiday in the U.S. after President Franklin Roosevelt enacted the “Good Neighbor Policy” in 1933 to improve relations with Latin American countries.
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Avocados are muy popular
According to the California Avocado Commission, Americans consume up to 81 million pounds of avocados on Cinco de Mayo every year. Holy guacamole!
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Not a federal holiday in Mexico
Cinco de Mayo is not a federal holiday in Mexico and is a relatively minor holiday outside of Puebla, Veracruz and the United States. In Puebla and Veracruz, however, Cinco de Mayo is a very important state holiday celebrated with parades, festivals, and reenactments.
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The largest Cinco de Mayo celebrations historically are in Los Angeles and New York.
Don't worry about missing out this year because you can still experience Cinco de Mayo festivals via FREE online celebrations. San Diego is holding their 2020 Virtual Fiesta on May 5, 2020 from 6:00 - 8:30 PM Pacific. For more information, click below:
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Americans like their tequila
According to the Daily Meal, the United States consumes twice as much Tequila as Mexico, where the spirit originated.
Knowing that Americans are Tequila lovers, GayTravel suggests that BEFORE the drinking begins, you make plans to pick-up or schedule delivery from your favorite Mexican food restaurant. If you are fortunate enough to have a Mexican restaurant in your neighborhood, look for local food and drink savings in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Mo's Southwest Grill, Chipotle, and Baja Fresh - to name a few - are offering delivery, curbside service, and/or take-out service. Just be sure to check your local listings for details.
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P.S. Did you know that Puerto Vallarta was the first GayTravel Approved® destination in Mexico? Sombreros off to you, PV!
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