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Mexico Newsletter —
March 2026

Springtime weather & clocks; Long-weekend holiday; Cellphone registration; Yucatán tours; Dry season; Places to live; Buying books, Mosquito season & more...

Learning to Assimilate Impermanence with No Hay

You'll become familiar with the phrase "No Hay," that inevitably makes itself apparent at some point when something you want or need isn't available right now

Winter Chill: The Cold Comes in Snaps and Waves

Cold spells that suddenly arrive across Mexico's central highlands can be felt anytime from late autumn through to early spring

Buying & Selling Property Using a Realty Agent in Mexico

Most people use a realty agent to buy and sell a home in Mexico. This article describes the services agents offer, and their typical service terms and fees

Fifís vs Chairos — the Latest in Identity Politics

Mexico’s latest linguistic fashion in "them" versus "us" is fifís vs chairos; neither word is new, but they have been popularized by contemporary politics

Discovering Daily Mexican Meals and Meal Times

Breakfasts are famously hearty in Mexico, especially at weekend gatherings, whereas other meals depend more on people's schedules and eating habits

The Seven Deadly Sins Expressed in Spanish

In a day and age when the seven deadly sins are fully operative at home and abroad, it makes sense to include them in the language syllabus

The Radio Star Lives On — Especially in People’s Cars

Mexico's radio shows continue to enjoy captive audiences, especially during the morning rush-hour

But Which One? No Se Diga Mas, Sino Pero

Spanish has three different words for "but," and learning how to apply each one in different situations gives you additional flexibility in your conversations

Getting Through Traffic with an Oasis on the Frequency Band

Amid the relentless noise broadcast over the airwaves, lies an oasis of frequency modulation for radio listeners in their cars, and online

The Versatile Ending that Transforms Words in Spanish

A versatile Mexican Spanish suffix used as a kind of superlative for nouns can create a word that almost does the work of an entire sentence

Seeking Out Authentic Mexican Flavors at a Local Comedor

Discover the simple, often family-run, diners that offer authentic Mexican flavors amidst an informal and friendly atmosphere