The Crystal Forest in Chihuahua
One of the world’s most awesome natural wonders was discovered 1,000 feet below ground in the desert of northern Mexico
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Mexico’s Peso: A Haven of Stability?
Mexico's peso has been surprisingly stable against the dollar in the past year or so, more surprising even given that markets have been fairly volatile for fear that the...
Arranging Your Health Care in Mexico
One of the principal considerations people take into account when they are visiting Mexico for an extended period and especially if they are living or planning to retire...
Mexico Named as Global “MINT” Country
Ten years ago, the neologism “BRIC” – referring to Brazil Russia, India and China – was popularized, as economists asserted that these countries would be new power economic houses...
Learning Spanish is a Smart Investment
If you’re planning to move to Mexico to live, work, retire or establish a home—full or part-time—learning Spanish should be high up on your list of ‘to-do’s’. But even...
Baluarte Bridge Open, Slashes Journey Times
Mexico inaugurated the Baluarte Bridge on January 5, 2012, a highway super-structure that connects the states of Sinaloa and Durango. The new route along highway 40D passes under 63...
On The Buses
The most efficient public transport system in Mexico City is the Metro, with 4.4 million people traveling along its 11 lines on an average weekday. But the Metro doesn’t...
Mexico’s Legislators Pass Tax-Raising Budget
Following the negotiations and voting over plans for next year’s budget, the Mexican government has announced a number of tax changes that are to go into effect in 2014...
Taxis in Mexico
Even with the recent price increases, taxi fares in Mexico City are inexpensive by comparison to some other capital cities around the world. Taxi meters have different...
Banks and Banking in Mexico
If you're planning to live in Mexico full or part-time, or planning to buy a home here, sooner or later you will need to set up a Mexican bank...
Lasers Find More Ball Courts at El Tajin
North of the city of Veracruz, just outside of the town of Papantla, you’ll find the mysterious and fascinating archaeological ruins of El Tajin. This large ancient complex, which...
A Fair Exchange
Mexico's economy is still heavily cash-based and many goods and services must still be paid in cash with Mexican pesos, especially in smaller towns and villages, and places off...