Mexico Insight

Hammocks are sold in markets across Mexico and are one of the mainstay products in a range of Mexican Handicrafts.  Most of the hammocks you buy in Mexico will be manufactured in the Yucatan region, in towns and villages surrounding the beautiful colonial city of Merida. There is some debate about where and how hammocks [...]

Jump into a taxi in the US, Canada or Western Europe and the accrued fare will be several dollars before the vehicle even begins to drive off.   Here in Mexico, taxi cabs are much more affordable. Taxis in Mexico were affordable even before the recent peso weakness that has further reduced the cost of taxi [...]

Language is the instrument that provides access to a country’s culture, so being able to speak some Spanish will enable you to get the most from your visit to Mexico and, if you plan to live and work or retire here, having at least a working knowledge of the Spanish language will be essential for day-to-day living [...]