Mexico is an exciting country full of history and culture. It has 31 states and a special capital city. Mexico is the fourteenth largest country in the world, and it has many different cultures, landscapes, and fun things to do. Let’s learn about each of Mexico’s states and their capitals!
State: Aguascalientes
Capital: Aguascalientes City
State: Baja California
Capital: Mexicali
State: Baja California Sur
Capital: La Paz
State: Campeche
Capital: San Francisco de Campeche
State: Chiapas
Capital: Tuxtla Gutiérrez
State: Chihuahua
Capital: Chihuahua City
State: Coahuila
Capital: Saltillo
State: Colima
Capital: Colima City
State: Durango
Capital: Victoria de Durango
State: Guanajuato
Capital: Guanajuato City
State: Guerrero
Capital: Chilpancingo de los Bravo
State: Hidalgo
Capital: Pachuca
State: Jalisco
Capital: Guadalajara
State: State of Mexico
Capital: Toluca de Lerdo
State: Michoacán
Capital: Morelia
State: Morelos
Capital: Cuernavaca
State: Nayarit
Capital: Tepic
State: Nuevo León
Capital: Monterrey
State: Oaxaca
Capital: Oaxaca de Juárez
State: Puebla
Capital: Puebla City
State: Querétaro
Capital: Querétaro City
State: Quintana Roo
Capital: Chetumal
State: San Luis Potosí
Capital: San Luis Potosí City
State: Sinaloa
Capital: Culiacán
State: Sonora
Capital: Hermosillo
State: Tabasco
Capital: Villahermosa
State: Tamaulipas
Capital: Ciudad Victoria
State: Tlaxcala
Capital: Tlaxcala de Xicohténcatl
State: Veracruz
Capital: Xalapa
State: Yucatán
Capital: Mérida
State: Zacatecas
Capital: Zacatecas City
Capital: Mexico City (not a state)
Mexico’s 31 states and its capital city, Mexico City, are all special and have their own unique stories. From the busy streets of Guadalajara to the peaceful beaches of La Paz, there’s so much to see and learn in this amazing country. Whether you want to travel and explore or just learn more about Mexico, knowing about its states and capitals is a great start!
State and Capital Matching Game: Create a fun matching game using cards. On one set of cards, write the names of the Mexican states, and on another set, write the names of their capitals. Mix them up and try to match each state with its correct capital. You can play this game with a friend or family member to see who can match the most pairs correctly!
Map Exploration: Find a map of Mexico and locate each state and its capital. Use different colors to mark the states and their capitals. As you do this, think about the following questions: Which state is the largest? Which capital is closest to the ocean? This activity will help you visualize where each state and capital is located in Mexico.
State Research Project: Choose one state from Mexico and do a mini-research project. Find out what makes this state special. Does it have any famous landmarks, foods, or festivals? Share your findings with your class or family. This will help you learn more about the diverse culture and history of Mexico.
