Tag: Mexico

Discovery Series – Mazatlán

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Discovery Series Mazatlán is just one of many mugs from Mexico that will join the collection in the upcoming months.

Mazatlán is a coastal city on Mexico’s Pacific coast, located in the state of Sinaloa and widely known for its beaches, fishing industry, historic center, and vibrant seaside atmosphere. Often called the “Pearl of the Pacific,” the city combines colonial architecture, oceanfront promenades, tropical scenery, and strong regional traditions. The Starbucks mug design captures this energetic coastal identity through a mix of marine life, beach activities, local celebrations, and recognizable cultural symbols.… Read more

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Discovery Series – México

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Starbucks Discovery Series México is one of many mugs and ornaments being released for this country in North America with a deep cultural history shaped by Indigenous civilizations, Spanish influence, regional traditions, and vibrant modern identity. From ancient pyramids and colonial cities to colorful festivals and world-famous cuisine, the country is known for its rich visual and cultural diversity. The Starbucks mug design embraces this energy through bold colors, festive imagery, and recognizable national symbols.

An interesting detail I would like to draw your attention to is that while the bottom of the mug and the SKU sticker on the box say the mug is made in Malaysia, there is another sticker right behind the handle that says “Hecho en China” (“Made in China”).… Read more

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Been There – Morelia

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Starbucks Been There – Morelia is the mug for the capital of the central Mexican state of Michoacán. The city is well worth visiting for its well-preserved colonial architecture. The historic center resembles the layout of the city when it was founded in 1541. Some of the most notable landmarks include the Cathedral of Morelia as well as plazas that surround it: the Plaza de Armas, (Plaza de Los Mártires), the Juárez Plaza, and the Melchor Ocampo Plaza. The front of the mug showcases the Morelia Aqueduct, which was in use till 1910.… Read more

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Been There – Mazatlan

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Starbucks Been There – Mazatlan was released back in 2018. It is the mug for the city on the Pacific coast of the Mexican state Sinaloa, that overlooks the southernmost tip of the Baja California Peninsula. It offers a nice combination of great sand beaches and a 13 miles long boardwalk (Malecón), which is considered to be one of the longest in the world. Add amazing local cuisine and historical architectural landmarks on top of that and you get a perfect recipe for the vacation gateway.… Read more

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Been There – Leon

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Here’s Starbucks Been There – Leon from 2018 which is the biggest city in the Mexican state of Guanajuato. For some reason, it was missing from my list.
The hot air balloons on the front of the mug are referring to The Leon International Balloon Festival, which is the biggest of its kind in Latin America. It takes place annually since 2002.
You can also see the boots, the belt, and the bag, on the side of the mug. That’s for the leather industry of the city, which offers numerous products within Mexico and well outside of the country.… Read more

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Been There – Chihuahua

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I am catching up by adding missing Mexican mugs to the site. This Starbucks Been There – Chihuahua mug has been released back in 2018. Chihuahua is the name for both the state and the city in Mexico. My understanding it is a state mug since I don’t really see any city symbols or points of interest.
The Estado Libre y Soberano de Chihuahua is the largest state in Mexico by area and hence having the nickname El Estado Grande (‘The Big State’).… Read more

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Been There – Ciudad de Mexico

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Starbucks Been There – Ciudad de Mexico is a mug for the capital and largest city of Mexico and the most populous city in North America. Did you know that Mexico City is located at the altitude of 7000 ft and hence is considered a high-altitude city? It is also the oldest capital in the Americas. The city was originally built on an island of Lake Texcoco by the Aztecs in 1325 as Tenochtitlan, which was almost completely destroyed by the Spanish in 1521.… Read more

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Been There – Guanajuato

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I believe that Starbucks Been There – Guanajuato is a city mug, based on its design, which is mostly featuring the city’s landmarks.
Here are they:
– Alhóndiga de Granaditas was originally built as grain storage but later played a major role in the first battle of the Mexican War of Independence between insurgents and royalist troops on September 28, 1810.
– The Guanajuato tunnels are a series of wide channels that extended under the city and help divert traffic away from the city center.… Read more

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Been There – Guadalajara

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Starbucks Been There – Guadalajara is a mug for the second-largest metropolitan area in Mexico. The city is an important center of business, finance, technology, science, culture, and education in the country.
Guadalajara is considered to be the home of Mariachi which is a well-known genre of Regional Mexican music. The usual mariachi group consists of as many as eight violins, two trumpets and at least one guitar, including a high-pitched vihuela and an acoustic bass guitar, called a guitarrón. You can see four Mariachi men on the front of the mug.… Read more

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Been There – Ensenada

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Starbucks Been There – Ensenada is a Mexican city located on the shores of Baja California. It is an important commercial, fishing, and tourist port which has emerged as a major cruise ship destination.
The design of the mug represents what Ensenada is also well known for – a starting point for Valle de Guadalupe wine region which offers tours. Wine tasting is available year-round, with some of the wineries also having restaurants where you can try local cuisine to make for an unforgettable experience.… Read more

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