Semana Santa: Mexico’s Easter Holiday in 2025
Easter Week is one of Mexico's important religious holidays and is also the most popular week of the year for family vacations in Mexico
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Local Bread Shops, Neighbors, and Nostalgia
An important and insightful part of Mexico's past and present are its bread shops, found on many busy corners of its towns and cities
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
Living, Working and Retirement in San Felipe
San Felipe living: guide to help you research and assess San Felipe as a location for living, working, or retirement in Mexico
Semana Santa — Tips for Traveling During Easter in Mexico
The two busiest times of the year for travel in Mexico are during Christmas and New Year, and Holy Week—that begins on the weekend of Palm Sunday
Money Matters: How Safe is Your Cash in Mexico?
Mexico operates a public insurance scheme known as IPAB to protect depositors' funds, but not all firms and investment types qualify for cover
How Do Owners Value Their Property for Sale in Mexico?
This article describes typical methods for assessing residential property values in Mexico, and factors that tend to influence sellers' listing prices
Key Contacts & Procedures for Buying a Property in Mexico
Learn about the key contacts and the outline procedure that you and your representatives will embark on when you agree to buy a residential property in Mexico
Hiring Housekeepers & Other Domestic Helpers in Mexico
Finding house keepers and other domestic helpers in Mexico, how they work, and responsibilities that come with having domestic helpers working at your home
Street Dogs and Dog Ownership Trends in Mexico
Foreign Native shares some insights and anecdotes about strays and street dogs in Mexico along with some comments on trends and habits among dog owners here
A Quick Prep on the Use of Prepositions in Spanish
Spanish prepositions are generally less troublesome than English equivalents, although there are some exceptions and context may be needed
Routes & Options for Financing a Property Purchase in Mexico
Most house purchases in Mexico are not settled using borrowed money, although options are now available to those who need —or want— to finance the purchase
