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The first Mexican flag is the same as the national flag you see at present. However, the eagle that has a crown used to lack the serpent that it now devours and grips tightly with its sharp talons.

The second national flag of the country was raised in the beginning of the first federal republic in 1823. The only difference with the new flag was that the coat of arms was replaced. The crown on the eagle was taken out and a serpent was added to the right talon. There was also a branch of oak and laurel featured on the banner. The flag was removed in 1864 after the federal republic was also taken down.

Next is the national flag showing the green, red and white pattern, together with the coat of arms at the center on the white stripe. The length of the flag has changed from 4:7 to 1:2 and there were four golden crowned eagles placed on each of the four corners. The design was ordered in 1864 by the Emperor Maximilian, inspired by his French taste. The flag was again removed in 1867 when the emperor was ousted by the Mexicans.

Next was the flag with the lone eagle and serpent again, but without a crown. It was raised frequently but was not yet the official national flag.

The present Flag of Mexico was officially adopted on September 16, 1968. The eagle was transformed to face the side instead of the front.

Mexico City also became host to the 1968 Olympic Games during the summer, which resulted to a new Mexican flag.

The design of the Mexican flag tends to change through the years. Looking back at its history, the banner has been changed eight times already. Some of the adjustments were quite small but there are also bigger changes that transformed it completely. Some of the features on the flag have stayed the same through time such as the coat of arms. The serpent, eagle and cactus are still there. The design and placing of the animals, rock and cactus on the flag has changed after several years. According to Aztec legend, the ancient gods ordered the Mexicans of old to build a city. As they were building, they saw a great eagle devour a serpent and the place they created became the city capital. The Spanish conquerors arrived in the 1500s and claiming the area.

The first national flag of Mexico was unofficial but was regarded as the Standard of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Many people in Mexico at present are Catholics and still give reverence to the Virgin Mary. The Standard was related with the rebel army that was quite dominant during the Mexican War of Independence.

After the Spanish left in 1821, Mexico raised its first official flag. It was the Imperial Flag which featured green, red and white colors. The colors were placed in vertical fashion and the crowned eagle was placed in the middle stripe. Until today, you will see all these colors and symbols on the flag. Mexicans showcase these with pride to remind them of the tribulations they had years ago.

One of the most attractive cities in Mexico is Puebla. It features a sense of the old colony and also gives reference to the Mexico flag. When visiting the place, you will witness a variety of tourist spots. Puebla attracts visitors from various parts of the world because of its great architectural sites and historic destinations. The city of Puebla is well-linked with other cities in Mexico. It is also closely situated to Mexico City, the capital of the country. Tourists will land in different terminals in Mexico City just to see Puebla. You will also find other modes of transportation to the beautiful city.

Traveling by bus is the most common way to get to Puebla. Many tourists will choose one of two terminals namely Estrella Roja’s 4 Poniente or CAPU or Centro de Autobuses Puebla. You can also travel by means of taxi or private car.

Tourists can choose from a wide array of hotels when they arrive in Puebla. These are found all over the city. The hotels present a grand colonial style while there are also other resting places that feature a sleek and modern structure. Travelers generally do not need to worry where they will stay in Puebla.

Puebla has a very rich background and you will like the many tourist attractions around. Included in the list are Zocalo or the City Center, Templo de Santo Domingo, Templo de San Francisco, Palafoxian Library, Fuerte de Loreto, Los Fuertes and Fuerte de Guadalupe.