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
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
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
Trade is Brisk at Local Organic Food Markets in Mexico
Local artisanal and organic markets in Mexico are satisfying a healthy demand for locally-sourced food and products that have a known provenance
The Fair that Supports Genuine Mexican Art and Artisans
The 18th annual Feria Maestros del Arte will be open Nov 8th - 10th in Chapala, near Guadalajara
A Handmade Victim of the Modern Age?
Observations about the effect of modern shopping habits on traditional street markets
Trading at Mexico’s Street Stalls
Street stalls are dotted across busy areas of all Mexican towns and cities
Buying Handicrafts in Mexico
Acquire handicrafts produced locally with materials sourced from Mexico’s diverse natural habitats
Spotting Genuine Mexican Art Works
Tips to help you spot genuine Mexican art works and mitigate your chances of being sold imitations
Changes to Mexico’s Regulated Gasoline Prices
Mexican gasoline prices will rise by as much as 20% from January 1, 2017 due to changes in the way gasoline is priced in Mexico
Markets & Shopping in Mexico
Since Aztec times, Mexico has been a thriving center of commerce. Markets and Trade are an intrinsic part of Mexican culture.
On Reading and Taking Horses to Water
Several years ago, when Mexico introduced a law mandating a single price for books, it was argued that it might not make books cheaper, but would lead to more and better stocked stores and promote reading.
Essential Skills for Expats 3: Negotiation & Bargaining
Learn how trade, negotiation, and bargaining are woven-in to the fabric of Mexican culture
