The most popular place for media made in Spanish, Though they started this state, the Spaniards were eventually banished, Tacos, Tequila, ancient Pyramids to enjoy, You'll need the name to visit, but I'm trying to be coy

Pitons - check Snorkel - check Parachute - check Helmet - check Life jacket - check Lenses - check Rifles - check Ski Poles - check Kneepads - check Tackle box - check Checklist - check!

I might hold gifts, Or something icky, I help with sniffs, So don't be picky

I am five letters long, but I have no 'real' vowels to my name. I start with the rarest of beginnings and end with a tail, repeating my first two steps before I am done. Chemists know my essence, but the world has forgotten my name

I sit in silence, yet cannot stay, Each move I make leads me astray. Though stillness seems the safest way, The board demands I play my sway. No choice is safe, no step is free, Forced to act, defeat waits for me yet im on board with other piceses