Close-up of a blue agave plant (© Don Paulson Photography/Superstock)

【May 5 2013】The blue agave plant (Agave tequilana) is a succulent that grows wild in the arid region of Jalisco, Mexico. Also a cultivated crop, the agave is used to produce tequila, a spirit made from the heart of the plant. Today, some people will be enjoying tequila and other festive treats on El Día de la Batalla de Puebla, more widely known as Cinco de Mayo. Explore breathtaking Gallery from the HuluTrip homepage over the past 5 years..