Footwear: The Pumpkin Soap and Shoe Wax Ritual
Shoe shine stands, attended by "boleadores," are one of the most traditional forms of street vending furniture that you'll see in towns and cities across Mexico
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Currency Exchange When You Buy a House in Mexico
When you’re buying pesos to fund a home purchase in Mexico, foreign exchange rates will impact your budget. MexEdge offers buyers a service to manage this risk
On Writers and Writing Inspired by Mexico
Foreign Native comments on some key writers, past and present, whose significant works were inspired by Mexico's alluring tapestry and its rich & varied culture
Mexico Newsletter —
October 2025
Autumn & clock changes; Residents' proof of address; Monarch butterflies; House hunting; Overwintering in Mexico; Prepping for the dry season; and more...
The Proliferation of Abbreviations in Mexican Spanish
Standard abbreviations for a wide, and growing, variety of words are as much a part of Mexican Spanish as they are in English
The Transition to Fall: Autumn Climates in Mexico
Autumn temperatures along Mexico's coasts are usually pleasantly warm, and elevated areas inland can feel cooler, or cold overnight
El Grito: Celebrating Sovereignty in Mexico
Independence Day on September 16 —marking events that led to the creation of the Mexican Republic— is the most widely celebrated of Mexico's political holidays
¿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
September: Mexico’s Month of Flags and Parties
Mexico celebrates its Independence in September—when streets, buildings and establishments get dressed in the country's national colors of green, white and red
Dealing with Counterfeit Mexican Banknotes
If you find yourself having to deal with a fake banknote in Mexico, options depend on the circumstances under which the fake note came into your possession
The Flight of the Eagle: Soccer Matches at the Aztec Stadium
A visit to Mexico City could well be graced with a visit to the famous Aztec Stadium, in the south of the city, to watch a soccer match
Non-Tobacco Alternatives in Mexico for Smoking Quitters
Nicotine pouches have begun appearing at convenience stores in Mexico, offering ex-smokers and those trying to quit a non-tobacco alternative
