Ser y Estar: To Be or To Be, that is the Question
Among the grammatical complications of Spanish are its two verbs that describe how to be. This articles describes the uses of Ser and Estar.
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Is Your U.S. Medicare Coverage Available in Mexico?
Americans contemplating a move to Mexico often ask whether Medicare is valid here. The simple answer is no, but there are some caveats, and alternatives
Rules for Driving Foreign-Plated Vehicles in Mexico
Discover the rules for visitors and foreign residents driving foreign-plated vehicles in Mexico—as well as for Mexicans driving foreign-plated vehicles here
FAQs: Temporary Import Permit (TIP) for Vehicles in Mexico
You need to obtain a Temporary Import Permit to drive a foreign-plated vehicle into Mexico. This article answers commonly-asked questions about a vehicle TIP
Knowing the Score on Mexican Soccer Tournaments
Mexicans are passionate about their national sport. Here's a primer on how Mexican soccer leagues play-out through the year—and a glance at the top teams
Mexico Newsletter —
May 2026
May Day Weekend & Mother's Day; Residency renewals; Unofficial rain; Learning Spanish; Purpose & routines; Property & rental prices; Tequila's cousins & more...
Choosing a Climate: Hot Coasts and Cool Colonial Cities
Practical advice about short-listing locations in Mexico that offer a climate you'll feel comfortable living in through the seasons
Learn About Social Etiquette & Local Customs in Mexico
Learn how to navigate Mexico's social etiquette, discover local customs and graces, and avoid unnecessary or embarrassing social blunders
For Whom the (Provincial Church) Bell Tolls
The Church and church bells play a significant role in Mexican history, and living within earshot of a lively church offers a mixed blessing
Mexico’s Love and Care for The Beatles Lives On
Mexico's love of The Beatles lives on—more than 55 years after the band broke-up—and their legacy continues to be kept alive here
The Modern Use of Güey: a Nasty Little Syllable
Modern conversations in Mexico are frequently interspersed with the word "güey"—which means several things and, just as often, nothing
The Iconic Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City
One of the capital's principal avenues is Paseo de la Reforma, originally built as a route from the Emperor's residence at Chapultepec to the National Palace
