In the heart of Mexico’s rugged desert lies a remote village called Linda Vista. This unassuming settlement, nestled near the UNESCO Mapimí Biosphere Reserve, has become a hotspot for American tourists seeking otherworldly encounters. What draws them here? The answer lies in the mysterious Zone of Silence. The Zone of Silence: Linda Vista is one […]
Mexican fireworks legacy is kept alive in Tultepec
Every year, in the first week of March, hundreds of giant papier-mâché bulls stuffed with fireworks are erected in the front yards of the Mexican town of Tultepec. Thousands of restless fingers carefully cut, pasted, and painted the colorful patterns that brought the “Toritos” to life on Friday, during an annual celebration when the bull-shaped […]
Water crisis in Mexico: They are betting on toxic water
Faced with the shortage, authorities are seeking to extract more liquid from the subsoil; However, almost 60% of the wells in the country have contaminants, which translates into diseases and a purification challenge. Due to the water crisis that the country is experiencing, the responsible authorities have opted for greater extraction from underground sources, water that […]
TEN WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE SPORTS INDUSTRY IN MEXICO FOREVER
Throughout the history of sports in Mexico, women have had to break down walls imposed by society to try to make their way in a hostile environment in which they were constantly criticized or excluded; However, in recent years they have broken many paradigms, managing to find a space that at some point seemed unimaginable. Through hard work, […]
Permanent license is free in March if you live in this state
In this month of March you can have your permanent license if you meet the requirements and thus be able to drive throughout Mexico without any problem Driver’s license. The permanent license is not available to process it in all the states of the Mexican Republic, but if it is valid throughout the country, currently […]
Realistic cost of living in Mexico for 2024 (VIDEO)
Basic Cost of Living update for 2024 Today I break down the basic cost of living here in Mexico without all the bells and whistles. We will be taking a ride through the New Parque La Plancha here in Merida Yucatan and talking about the cost of living increases here in Mexico. #Mexico#costofliving#livinginmexico Join this […]
Mexican singer and recording artist Luis Miguel to perform in Irapuato, Guanajuato (tickets available)
LUIS MIGUEL’S 2024 TOUR ARRIVES IN IRAPUATO, GUANAJUATO: TICKETS FOR THE CONCERT IN LEÓN WILL BE VALID! After the cancellation of Luis Miguel’s concert in León, the exciting news is confirmed: the acclaimed singer returns on his 2024 tour and this time, he will dazzle the Guanajuato audience in Irapuato. In his long-awaited tour of […]
OXXO Spin Card Visa: A Useful Banking Tool for Expats in Mexico
We found another way to save time with the OXXO Spin Card! Today we paid our Puerto Vallarta predial (Property Tax) bill online with my Spin Card. The website had not accepted our U.S. Visa cards, but it did accept the OXXO Visa. What a relief! Jonathan found another convenient use for the OXXO Spin […]
Using Banks, Credit Cards & ATMs in Mexico
There’s a whole new generation of credit card skimmers at Walmart et al that are surprisingly good… Can you spot the fake… from the real one? …. Because the thieves have to snap the skimmer mask over to the real credit card reader, the fake ~skimmer~ is a little wider, and a little taller. […]
“Día de los Inocentes”: A Day of Pranks and Remembrance in Mexico
Every year on December 28th, many people in Mexico and other Latin American countries enjoy making jokes and pranks on their friends and family. This day is known as Dia de los Inocentes or Day of the Innocents, and it is similar to April Fools’ Day in other parts of the world. However, behind the […]