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 […]
Is Cock Fighting in Mexico a traditional sport or a form of animal cruelty?
Cock fighting is a traditional sport in Mexico, where roosters are trained and equipped with razors on their legs to fight each other, often to the death, in front of a crowd of spectators and bettors. Cock fighting is legal and regulated by the government in most states of Mexico, except for Mexico City, Sonora, […]
La Plancha: THE PARK THAT’S ALL THE BARK AMONG THE DOGS OF MERIDA!
Today we went for a walk at La Plancha Park, the newest huge infrastructure in our beautiful city of Merida, Yucatan. We could go on about the size, the modern architecture, the amenities, and so much more – because they are all impressive – but this is a dog’s eye view. After all, we are […]
Christmas in Mexico: a world full of traditions
To say that Mexico is a country rich with tradition is clichéd nearly as much as some of the traditions themselves. Take, for example, Mexico’s many Christmas traditions. In other countries, the 12 Days of Christmas are recognized, but in Mexico, the holiday season begins on December 1 and joyously continues until February 2. The […]