Avid Trade and Five Hundred Years of Mexican Commerce
It will take more than a desire for modernity to do away with Mexico's deep-rooted traditions of commerce, which stretch back to Pre-Columbian times
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The Five Vowel Sounds in the Spanish Language
One thing that makes Spanish quite an easy language to converse in for the beginner is that there are basically only five vowel sounds
Learning How to Navigate Mexico’s Tipping Culture
Tipping is woven into the fabric of Mexican trading culture and appropriate in many everyday situations. This article helps you get acquainted with them
Speaking Spanish Will Enhance Your Experience of Mexico
Whether you plan to visit Mexico or stay for longer, being able to speak in Spanish will make a real difference to your everyday activities and experiences
Encountering Military Checkpoints in Mexico
Information and tips about dealing with military checkpoints that you may encounter when you take a road trip across Mexico
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.
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)
Splashing Out on a Swimming Pool in Mexico
There is nothing quite like having a swimming pool in your back garden to deliver immediate refreshment, fun for children, and healthy exercise
Clarity About Drinking the Water in Mexico
Whether your tap water is drink-able in Mexico depends on several factors; most people use filtered or bottled water, some are confident drinking tap water
Abundant Options for Local Food Shopping in Mexico
Independent neighborhood vendors selling fresh locally-sourced produce remain a thriving part of the Mexican retail landscape
Mexico Residency: Dealing with an Expired Residency Card
This article describes the procedures that exist for dealing with expired residency cards—whether you are inside or outside of Mexico on the card's expiry date
