It’s Urgent that You Wait
Mexican Spanish is versatile when it comes to questions of time and punctuality through use of the diminutive term, "ahorita"
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A Place for Every Adjective, and Every Adjective in its Place
Adjectives can be hard to place in Spanish. Here are a few tips to guide your arrangements.
Coffee as Entertainment; Gourmet, of Course
Coffee-drinking is popular in Mexico with quality home-grown and imported coffees readily available at coffee shops, restaurants, and local supermarkets
Breathing Easy in Places Situated at High Elevation
Some great places to visit and live in Mexico are situated at higher elevation than most people are accustomed to; this article shares practical advice
Public Rótulos and their Dubious Ortografía
Hand-painted signs and sales boards can provide artistic flair and sometimes amusement, but spelling is not one of the sign-writers' fortés
Palabras Domingueras, an Exercise in Fancy Spanish Words
Spanish language students seeking an armory of fancy words need look no further than the opinion columns of Mexico's principal newspapers
How Busy is the US-Mexico Land Border?
The US-Mexico land border is the world’s busiest land crossing. Data reveal the colossal volume —and types— of crossings traversing the land border each year
Wireless Home Internet Services in Mexico
Cellular data networks in Mexico offer you internet service at home using a special modem that doesn't depend on a landline connection
Dealing with Minor and Major Car Accidents in Mexico
While most road trips in Mexico are trouble-free, accidents do happen and this article describes what to do if you become involved in a road traffic accident
Buying Gasoline and Using Service Stations in Mexico
When you're driving your car or taking a road trip across Mexico, eventually you'll need to use a service station. This article shares helpful tips for drivers.
Driving Out of Mexico with Your Foreign-Plated Vehicle
You need to export your vehicle from Mexico before its permit expires. Learn about dealing with the Temporary Import Permit (TIP) when you leave Mexico
Changes to Time Allowed in Mexico Using a Visitor Permit
The way visitors are admitted to Mexico is changing in regard to the amount of time granted to stay under auspice of a visitor permit (FMM)