Markets and Shopping in Mexico

With more than 19 billion coins and bills in circulation across Mexico, why does it seem that no one ever has any change?

The latest payment terminals in stores, supermarkets, and restaurants across Mexico enable customers to use their smartphones to pay

Online marketplaces have transformed access to books in Mexico, although traditional bookshops continue to ply a brisk trade here

Mexico’s highland topography and the rich nutrients in its volcanic soils combine to create an ideal natural environment for growing fine quality coffee beans

In part three of this series, discover how how trade, negotiation, and bargaining are woven-in to the fabric of everyday Mexican culture

Nicotine pouches have begun appearing at convenience stores in Mexico, offering ex-smokers and those trying to quit a non-tobacco alternative

Coffee-drinking is popular in Mexico with quality home-grown and imported coffees readily available at coffee shops, restaurants, and local supermarkets

Tipping for services is a practice that is deeply ingrained in Mexican culture and this article describes some key situations where a tip may be appropriate

Mexican ice cream and popsicle choices are varied, flavorsome, and widely available from local stores, fancy-brand parlors, and street vendors

An important and insightful part of Mexico's past and present are its bread shops, found on many busy corners of its towns and cities

Shoe shine stands, attended by "boleadores," are one of the most traditional forms of street vending furniture that you'll see in towns and cities across Mexico

Mexican cell phone plans offer unlimited calling and generous data allowances across Mexico, the US, and Canada—it's never been more affordable to keep in touch