Noise Pollution vs Noise as a Status Symbol
Noise pollution in Mexico City continues to carry on — long after city planners took measures to reduce air contamination in the capital
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Comprehension: ¿Me Entiendes, o Me Explico?
A brief summary of two phrases in Spanish that, on the surface, intend to verify understanding but may come across as fake humility
FAQs: Mexico’s Visitor Visas and Visitor Permit, the FMM
These are the most frequently-asked questions we receive in relation to Mexico's visitor visas, and the visitor permit—updated regularly
Passenger Trains are Making a Comeback in Mexico
After decades of decline in railway investment, Mexico is reigniting its efforts to get passengers back into railcars for long-distance travel
Torn Money: The Banknote Versus the Joker
In Mexico, merchants of all kinds tend to reject damaged banknotes, but you can exchange damaged notes at a bank if you have at least half of the note...
Should You Buy, Build New, or Renovate a Property in Mexico?
Most buyers opt for a prebuilt house in Mexico, but opportunities exist for building on land and renovating old properties. This article describes the options
Costs and Taxes When Buying Property in Mexico
Learn about the typical fees and taxes buyers must pay in addition to the agreed sales price when buying residential property in Mexico
Living, Working and Retirement in Los Cabos
Los Cabos living: guide to help you research and assess Los Cabos as a location for living, working, or retirement in Mexico
The Visas You Need for Doing Volunteer Work in Mexico
You can use a visitor permit to volunteer in Mexico provided the work is non-lucrative. This article describes what visa types you need to volunteer in Mexico
Rush Hour Variety at Mexico City’s Traffic Lights
For variety, there's little that can beat the entertainers and purveyors of unwanted services who work the traffic lights of Mexico City
¿Mande Usted? The Formal and Informal You
Spanish has two forms for the word 'you': the formal 'usted' and the informal 'tú.' Choosing the right form for the occasion requires some cultural insight
Living, Working and Retirement in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta living: guide to help you research and assess Puerto Vallarta as a location for living, working, or retirement in Mexico