Your Local Mexican Economy Needs Your Support Now
Mexico has declared a public health emergency and suspended all non-essential activities. Traders in your local community need your support through this difficult period
Markets and Shopping in Mexico
Guides and articles about markets, trade and shopping in Mexico
Guides and articles about markets, trade and shopping in Mexico
Supporting Your Local Mexican Community Through the Unfolding Crisis
Practical tips and ideas for foreign residents in Mexico who want to actively support the local communities they love calling home
Enjoying Long-Weekend Holidays in Mexico
Mexico's three long-weekend holidays —introduced over a decade ago— are well-received and one of them also forms part of Mexico's 'Black Friday' shopping event
Taxco – Authenticity and Charm in the Mountains of Mexico
One of the Mexico's most attractive colonial cities, dramatically set in a beautiful and rugged mountain range, is also a premier destination for shopping Mexican silver crafts
Buying a Mexican Hammock
How to buy a decent hammock that will be a real pleasure to use and provide years of restful service
Smoke-Free Mexico Offers No Substitutes for Quitters
Ex-smokers and those trying to quit smoking can't find tobacco substitutes for sale in Mexico, and commercial import of 'vaping' products is banned
A Scoop on Mexican Ice Cream
Mexican ice cream is varied, flavorsome, and widely available from local stores, fancy-brand parlors, and street vendors
Leafing Through Bookworms’ Choices in Mexico
Online marketplaces have transformed access to books in Mexico, although traditional bookshops continue to ply a brisk trade here
Would You Like a Bag for That?
Foreign Native considers regulations which ban use of plastic bags in Mexico City's shops and other trends which seek to showcase green and healthy credentials
INAPAM: Mexico’s Discount Card for Seniors
One of the most popular programs that senior citizens in Mexico enroll for is the INAPAM discount card.
