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A Mexican pavilion was planned for World Showcase since early on in the area’s development. The planned pavilion was two to include two restaurants, as well as an attraction named “Las Tres Culturas de Mexico”. Although well developed, the plans for the Mexico’s boat ride were initially going to be pushed back to EPCOT Center’s “Phase Two”, and be built at a later date. At this point in the pavilion’s development, the load area and LAGOON lagoon were to be constructed, with the idea that the ride itself would be built at a late later date. These plans changed however when [[Germany]]’s planned Rhine River boat ride was cancelledalong with Japan’s planned attraction. Due to plans for an Equestrian Africa pavilion also shelved, Disney had a capacity issue. With no other rides in World Showcase, the area would not have enough attraction’s attractions to meet its planned expected guest capacity. As a remedy for this situation, Disney decided to make Las Tres Culturas de Mexico and an opening day attraction, changing the attraction’s name to El Rio del Tiempo. In order to complete the attraction (and pavilion) on time, the rides length was shortened by 40%, and construction crews had to work tirelessly to complete the project. The Despite the late starting point of the project, the Mexico pavilion opened with the rest of World Showcase on October 1, 1982. When the pavilion was complete, it consisted of two restaurants, two shops, and one attraction. The centerpiece of the pavilion is a large MesoAmerican Mesoamerican pyramid, which was based on designs form the 3rd century AD. The interior of the pyramid was designed to look like a Mexican village (based on TexacoTaxco de Alarcón) at twilight. Besides initially housing El Rio Del Tiempo, the MesoAmerican Mesoamerican pyramid also housed the San Angel Inn restaurant, which was designed based on a restaurant in Mexico City (with the same name) , which opened in 1692. Two Also within the pyramid were various shops were also located on either side of and stands in the village, with one of their facades hiding San Angel Inn's kitchenFestival Marketplace.  Outside of the pyramid is the Mexico pavilion’s lakeside restaurant- Cantina de San Ángel. Nearby, guests can also now meet Donald Duck in his Mexican outfit.

Following its opening in 1982, for a number of years the Mexico Pavilion saw a relativity small number of changes. Throughout its history, the shopping stalls located within the pyramid have changed, and more lights were added in to the marketplace. The most substantial change to the pavilion came on January 2, 2007 when Mexico's only attraction El Rio Del Tiempo closed. The attraction was updated and renamed The Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros. On the Gran Fiesta Tour, guests travel through many of the same scenes as El Rio del Tiempo, however they now feature HD screens depicting which allow guests to follow José Carioca and Panchito Pistoles (from the 1944 Disney movie The Three Caballeros) looking as they look around Mexico for Donald Duck.  In 2010 La Hacienda Cantina de San Angel, a new Mexican restaurant openedÁngel closed for refurbishment. The counter service restaurant specializes in tacosWhen the establishment reopened, as is located outside it consisted of two restaurants, the main pyramidtable service Cantina, and the new table service restaurant La Hacienda de San Ángel.

'''Disney Phineas and Ferb: Agent P's World Showcase Adventure'''- On this interactive adventure, guests use a "F.O.N.E." (Field Operative Notification Equipment) to help Agent P. stop Dr. Doofesnshmirtz, by looking for clues throughout World Showcase. The adventure is based on the Disney cartoon Phineas an and Ferb.

'''[[El Rio Del Tiempo]]'''- On this indoor boat ride, guests could take a relaxing tour to see both the history and the diverse culture of Mexico. El Rio Del Tiempo opened with the rest of EPCOT Center the pavilion on October 1, 1982 and it closed on January 2, 2007. El Rio Del Tiempo was replaced by the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros, which uses many of the same scenes as its predecessor.

The Mexico pavilion is home to three four different dining options. All for four restaurants serve Mexican cuisine.

'''San Angel Inn'''- Located inside of Mexico's MesoAmerican Mesoamerican pyramid, the San Angel Inn is a table service restaurant. From their table (which is set in eternal twilight) guests can see parts of the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the The Three Caballeros. '''Cantina de San Ángel'''- Specializing in tacos, Cantina de San Ángel opened with the pavilion in 1982. The counter service restaurant is located on the lagoon and across from the pyramid. In 2010, the original counter service restaurant closed for refurbishment. When the establishment reopened, it was divided into two restaurants. One was still called Cantina de San Ángel and remained a counter service restaurant, while the other was named La Hacienda de San Ángel which provides a table service meal.[[Image:Sanangel.jpg|thumb|The San Angel Inn is set in eternal twilight.]]

'''La Cava Del del Tequila'''- A tequila bar where guests can talk to tequila "“tequila connoisseurs" as they try various tequilas, margaritas, and Mexican appetizers.

'''Festival MarketplaceLa Tienda Encantada'''- Located within Mexico’s MesoAmerican pyramid, the Festival Marketplace is home to all sorts of authentic Mexican merchandise. Various stands are set up throughout the marketplace, allowing guests so see a wide variety of merchandise. Guests can also find Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros Merchandise herethis shop sells clothing and accessories.

* Both the Moctezuma Brewery and the San Angel Inn contributed money to the construction of the Mexico pavilion.

* Inside At one time flamingos could be found near the pavilions large MesoAmerican pyramid, guests can see a Sun Stone (an Aztec calendar)bridge in the Mexico pavilion. They have since been removed.

* In Vice President of Walt Disney World (and eventual Disney Legend) Bob Allen dedicated the Mexico pavilion's original concept, the large pyramid was going to have glazed windows and the attractions boat ride would also go outsidein 1982.

* The steps Mesoamerican pyramid is modeled after an Aztec Temple of Quetzalcoatl found at Teotihuacan. Quetzalcoatl is the Mesoameric Aztec God of priesthood, learning and knowledge, and is represented by the serpent heads which are found on the pyramid’s exterior.  * The carving located at the bottom of the pavilion’s stairs is called a stele.  * The entry to the interior of the Mesoamerican pyramid is designed to look like a Mayan Ceremonial Hall. Here various art exhibits are guarded by serpents!displayed.  * Inside the pavilions large Mesoamerican pyramid, guests can see a Sun Stone (an Aztec calendar).