Romantic Mexico--the Image and the Realities

Download or read book Romantic Mexico--the Image and the Realities written by Boye De Mente and published by Cultural-Insight Books. This book was released on 2005-06 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This insightful guide provides an in-depth look at the history of male-female relations in Mexico; at how Indian, Moorish and Spanish influences molded the character of present-day Mexicans, and how these influences continue to play a role in sexual moral-ity, courting and marriage in Mexico. It covers the origins of the machismo cult, the smoldering pas-sions of men and women, the extraordinary romantic nature of Mexicans, the violent element in love, sex and marriage, visitors looking for romance in Mexico.and more! There are also some choice aphrodisiacs, including one that is known as "Raise the Dead!"