Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
Texas, is a state located in the southern region of the United States. In both size and
population, it is the second largest state in the United States; it covers 696,200 km² and has a
population of 24.7 million, which is constantly increasing.
Located in the South region. Bordered to the south the Mexican states of Chihuahua,
Coahuila, Nuevo León and Tamaulipas, and the U.S. states of Louisiana, Oklahoma, and New
Mexico to the east, north and west, respectively. and New Mexico to the east, north and west
respectively.
Situado en la región Sur. Limita al sur con los estados mexicanos de Chihuahua,
Coahuila, Nuevo León y Tamaulipas, y con los estados estadounidenses de Luisiana,
Oklahoma y Nuevo México al este, norte y oeste respectivamente.
The Texas flag is the national symbol of the state; called the Lone Star Flag, for having a
single star in its design that employs the colors red, white and blue;
which symbolize
bravery (red)
loyalty (blue)
purity and freedom (white)
Texas was part of six independent countries throughout its history: Spain, France,
Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederate States of America and the United States.
That is why these six flags were chosen, so that all countries were represented on the
back of the stamp.
tourist sites
Big Bend National Park: Big Bend National Park is one of the least visited parks in the
United States, is a gem in the heart of Texas, the park is huge, and borders the Grand River.
The park was once underwater, and dinosaur fossils tell of the region's history.
Padre Island National Seashore: A small, thin island stretches parallel to the Texas
coast, from Corpus Christi to the Mexican border. A major birding spot in Texas, the Padre
Island National Seashore leads to South Padre Island, a popular spot for beach vacations,
family fun, and family fun.
Austin: Known for its slogan, "Keep Austin Weird," it's worth exploring the LBJ
Presidential Library, the breathtaking trails that wind along Barton Creek and the Congress
Avenue Bridge, where you can see more than a million bats flying at sunset, creating an
unforgettable event that locals know is a must-do in Austin.
Galveston: Less than an hour's drive south of the city of Houston, Galveston is a coastal
paradise on the Gulf Coast. Galveston is a popular vacation destination with miles of sandy
coastline and endless options for dining, shopping and nightlife.
San Antonio: The heart of San Antonio is downtown, thanks to its abundance of
restaurants and nightlife options. It is the third largest city in Texas
Parque Nacional de Big Bend: El Parque Nacional de Big Bend es uno de los menos
visitados de Estados Unidos, es una joya en el corazón de Texas, el parque es enorme y
bordea el Grand River. El parque estuvo antaño bajo el agua, y los fósiles de dinosaurios
hablan de la historia de la región.
Costa Nacional de la Isla del Padre: Una pequeña y delgada isla se extiende paralela a
la costa de Texas, desde Corpus Christi hasta la frontera con México. El Padre Island National
Seashore, uno de los principales puntos de observación de aves de Texas, conduce a South
Padre Island, un lugar popular para pasar las vacaciones en la playa y divertirse en familia.
Austin: Conocida por su eslogan, "Keep Austin Weird", merece la pena explorar la
Biblioteca Presidencial LBJ, los impresionantes senderos que serpentean a lo largo de Barton
Creek y el puente de Congress Avenue, donde se pueden ver más de un millón de murciélagos
volando al atardecer, creando un acontecimiento inolvidable que los lugareños saben que es
una visita obligada en Austin.
Gastronomy.
Crispy Tacos: Taco made with fried tortilla filled with meat, vegetables and cheese.
Nachos: Meat usually beef, served on a fried tortilla base, accompanied with beans,
vegetables and cheese.
Chili con carne: Thick and spicy soup prepared with meat, chili and beans.
Beer: The traditional beer, either dark or light, is refreshing to accompany any Tex-Mex
specialty dish.
Fajitas: Beef or chicken grilled and served with vegetables
Gastronomia.
Crispy Tacos: Taco hecho con tortilla frita relleno de carne, vegetales y queso.
Nachos: Carne generalmente de res, servida sobre una base de tortilla frita, acompañada
con frijoles, vegetales y queso.
Chili con carne: Sopa espesa y picante preparada a base de carne, chile y frijoles.
Beer: La tradicional cerveza, sea oscura o clara, es refrescante para acompañar cualquier
platillo de especialidad Tex-Mex.
Fajitas: Carne de res o pollo asada y servida con vegetables.