Discovering Cempaxochitl, Mexico’s Iconic Flower
The brightly-colored 'cempaxochitl' —marigold— flowers are one of the iconic symbols that encircle Mexico’s Day of the Dead traditions
Discover Mexico Lifestyle
Discover lifestyles in Mexico and why so many people are choosing Mexico as a place to live and retire
Discover lifestyles in Mexico and why so many people are choosing Mexico as a place to live and retire
Bread and Other Offerings on Day of the Dead
An important tradition of Day of the Dead is the creation of an "ofrenda" that usually manifests as an altar in family homes
Spanish and the ‘Inclusive Language’ Controversy
Spanish grammar's use of masculine plurals to describe a mix of male and female people or things has been debated at the highest academic level
The iconic Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City
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
Mi Calaverita: Mexico’s Trick or Treat Traditions
Discover how Mexican culture has assimilated the Halloween custom of trick-or-treating into its own Day of the Dead traditions
For Whom the (Provincial Church) Bell Tolls
The Church and church bells play a significant role in Mexican history, and living within earshot of a lively church offers a mixed blessing
Mexico’s Love and Care for The Beatles Lives On
Mexico's love of The Beatles lives on—more than 50 years after the band broke-up—and their legacy continues to be kept alive here
Language Usage: The Chronicle of a Cliché Foretold
A versatile phrase which occasionally makes the rounds uses the title of a book by Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez
Money Matters: How Safe is Your Cash in Mexico?
Mexico operates a public insurance scheme known as IPAB to protect depositors' funds, but not all firms and investment types qualify for cover
Business Etiquette: This Title is Better than No Title
Personal titles are very popular in Mexico and getting acquainted with them helps to navigate the nuances of Mexican social and business culture
Living Through the Hurricane Season in Mexico
During summer and early fall seasons, Mexico can be host to hurricane-force storms, some of which make landfall and may also cause heavy rain storms inland, too
Don’t Risk a Fake Marriage for Residency in Mexico
A ‘marriage of convenience’ intended to secure legal residency is risky. Mexico’s INM has special checks in place to spot these applications
