No Hay Cambio — the Art of Making Change in Mexico
With more than 19 billion coins and bills in circulation across Mexico, why does it seem that no one ever has any change?
Articles about Mexican culture and traditions
Articles about Mexican culture and traditions
With more than 19 billion coins and bills in circulation across Mexico, why does it seem that no one ever has any change?
Mexico observes several dates throughout the year to commemorate important historical, cultural and religious events; some are national public holidays
Foreign Native shares some insights and anecdotes about strays and street dogs in Mexico along with some comments on trends and habits among dog owners here
Comprehensive guide to navigate Mexico's social etiquette. Get acquainted with social graces and avoid making unnecessary or embarrassing social blunders
A song often played by mariachi bands, "Mexico Lindo y Querido" has become established as one of most esteemed ballads of all time
When you spend some time in Mexico, or if you move here to live or work, sooner or later you'll come across the word "chilango"
Foreign Native discovers two books by a contemporary Mexican novelist which capture the spirit & attitude of Mexico City
In this final part of the series, learn how developing an awareness and understanding of Mexican culture is essential to integration and longer-term settlement
In this third part of our series, we explore how developing flexibility and patience are essential qualities to assimilate well to your lifestyle in Mexico
One of the less well-known of Mexico's writers, but well worth reading, is Manuel Payno, whose works bring post-Independence Mexico vividly to life
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
Foreign Native reflects on the changing habits and habitats for film-watching in Mexico, and how the movie-going experience here has changed over the years