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Cholula, Churches and Volcanoes

Topics: Travel Insight | Travel Services

Written by: Mexico Insight

Published: Friday, October 31, 2008 | Comments 1

We have just published a new guide to Cholula, located in the state of Puebla about a two-and-a-half hour road trip south of Mexico City. Although Cholula is often over-shadowed by the nearby city of Puebla — just six miles away — we’ve chosen to highlight Cholula with its own guide on Mexperience as it offers [...]

Crystal Forest in Chihuahua

Topics: Environment | Travel Insight

Written by: Mexico Insight

Published: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 | Comments Off

What must be one of the world’s most awesome natural wonders has been discovered some 1,000 feet below ground in the Chihuahua desert, northern Mexico.  Chihuahua is by far Mexico’s largest state, sharing a considerable land border with the USA.  Chihuahua City is an important historical center and also a terminus for the spectacular Copper [...]

The Value of Mexican Real Estate

Topics: Living & Lifestyle | Real Estate

Written by: Mexico Insight

Published: Monday, October 27, 2008 | Comments 2

As real estate markets begin to feel the effects of the financial crunch engulfing the world, a number of people have been contacting us to ask how real estate prices in Mexico are being affected by events. Mexico’s real estate markets are highly localized and accurate data in regard to prices and historical trends is [...]

Working Independently in Mexico

Topics: Living & Lifestyle

Written by: Mexico Insight

Published: Friday, October 17, 2008 | Comments Off

As the world economy slows down and big companies begin to sharpen and swing their corporate axes, some people will be contemplating the possibility of taking a redundancy package and investing the money to start an independent business of their own – possibly, even, in Mexico. Forget the idyllic setting of running your own beach-bar, [...]

When the Lights Go Out

Topics: Environment | Living & Lifestyle | Real Estate

Written by: Mexico Insight

Published: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 | Comments Off

Power cuts are a regular feature in Mexico.  If you travel to Mexico on vacation, you’re unlikely to notice it as most hotels and resorts have power back-up systems in place; however, if you plan to live and work or retire in Mexico, you’ll come to know that power cuts are part and parcel of the [...]

Plan Ahead for Day of the Dead

Topics: Events & Holidays | Travel Services

Written by: Mexico Insight

Published: Tuesday, October 7, 2008 | Comments 1

One of Mexico’s most important — and well attended — religious festivals is Day of Dead, celebrated on the first and second of November each year.  Far from being a morbid event, Day of Dead emphasizes remembrance of past lives and celebration of the continuity of life. Day of the Dead is one of the most passionately celebrated [...]