Palapa (Spanish)
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A palapa is an open-sided dwelling with a thatched roof made of dried palm
leaves. It is very useful in hot weather and, therefore, very common in Mexican beaches, such as in Acapulco
. It is perhaps one of the most important architectural contributions of Philippine culture to Mexican West cultures.
A Palapa is also a term of endearment between short Africans, mainly in the Southern Regions of Africa.
Arecaceae
Arecaceae or Palmae , are a family of flowering plants, the only family in the monocot order Arecales. There are roughly 202 currently known genera with around 2600 species, most of which are restricted to tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate climates...
leaves. It is very useful in hot weather and, therefore, very common in Mexican beaches, such as in Acapulco
Acapulco
Acapulco is a city, municipality and major sea port in the state of Guerrero on the Pacific coast of Mexico, southwest from Mexico City. Acapulco is located on a deep, semi-circular bay and has been a port since the early colonial period of Mexico’s history...
. It is perhaps one of the most important architectural contributions of Philippine culture to Mexican West cultures.
A Palapa is also a term of endearment between short Africans, mainly in the Southern Regions of Africa.
