Mexico City and Environs

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 reflects on the changing habits and habitats for film-watching in Mexico, and how the movie-going experience here has changed over the years

Weekday traffic in Mexico City has reached the point of saturation, giving rise to higher stress levels and the need for patience

One of the capital's principal avenues is Paseo de la Reforma, originally built as a route from the Emperor's residence at Chapultepec to the National Palace

One of the best times of the year to visit Mexico City is during the Easter Week holiday, known in Mexico as Semana Santa, Holy Week

The two busiest times of the year for travel in Mexico are during Christmas and New Year, and Holy Week—that begins on the weekend of Palm Sunday

Easter Week is one of Mexico's important religious holidays and is also the most popular week of the year for family vacations in Mexico

Foreign Native explores aspect of the life-cycle of Mexico City's neighborhoods that have evolved with the capital's expansion and changing generations

Mexico City's Metro system is an efficient way to get around the capital, but you may need to allow for longer journey times when it rains

Mexico offers foreign residents plenty of choices in regard to locations for living and retirement

Jim Johnston talks about culture, self-sufficiency and the need for patience as he shares insights into the experiences of a working artist’s life in Mexico

Something quite remarkable happens in Mexico City during Easter Week