The area of the United Statess that we know as MexAmerica was turned over to the United States as a result of the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848 after the end of the Mexican-American War. Before this time, the area was vastly controlled by Spain.
The weather and climate MexAmerica region can be described as a hot and dry climate with extremely hot temperatures in the summer months and conversely, in the winter months the weather reaches very extreme colds temperatures. Due to the extreme temperatures, in addition to the lack of natural resources, much of the region of MexAmerica is usnsuited for any agricultural cultivation. Prominent cities within the MexAmerica region include San Antonio, Texas(pictured: courtesy of www.sanantoniorealestate365.com ) Phoenix, Arizona, Santa Fe, New Mexico, and El Paso, Texas. The City of San Antonio, Texas is most notable for its The San Antonio Spurs, the famed San Antonio River Walk, and most importantly The Alamo. Much of the Mexican imprint remains on the city of San Antonio Texas with Mexican Architechture and of course, Mexican cuisine and heritage.
Another prominent city within the MexAmerica region is Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles which means (City of Angels) is a direct feature of the relationship between America and Mexico. Los Angeles is home to millions of residents with 48% of the city's population being of Hispanic descent.
Such neighborhoods such as Boyle Heights, East Los Angeles, and parts of Downtown Los Angeles are rich with mexican culture. For Example, Los Angeles' famed Olvera street is a little slice of Authentic Mexico, nestled within the bustling streets of Los Angeles. Being here makes me feel like Mexico is right in my backyard, although entrance to Mexico is only a stone's throw away.
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