Christmas in Mexico is not just one day, it is almost a whole month! Eighty percent of Mexicans are Catholic. So at this time of year, it’s no surprise that just about every village and town from Baja to the Yucatan celebrates Christmas. La Navidad, Mexican Christmas festivities start on December 12, with the feast […]
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Tourist Visas Are Being Cut Short
Tourists Are No Longer Guaranteed 180 Day Stays in Mexico Up until now, tourists were automatically given 180 days on their FMM (tourist visa), but that has changed. Many tourists have recently complained about their vacation getting cut short because they were not allotted enough days on their FMM by the Mexico immigration officers. Mexico […]
Top 10 Things To Do in Oaxaca
Oaxaca, Mexico is a very popular location and is known for many things including its amazing food and culture. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site meaning it has been deemed of great value and is being preserved by the United Nations. Because of this, there are strict rules for the buildings in the […]
Mexico’s Top Street Art Destinations
One cannot visit Mexico without noticing the elaborate street art throughout the cities. This is one of my favorite things to see in any city. Each work of art shows something unique about the culture of that city. Mexico has always been a colorful country. Even the Mayans covered their structures in beautiful colors. When […]
Getting Health Insurance in Mexico: My Experience
When I moved to Mexico, I have a lot of preconceived notions about how things work. One of those things was health insurance in Mexico. I had heard over the years about how cheap healthcare is in Mexico. I knew about medical tourism in Mexico, which is when someone goes to Mexico for a medical […]
Tips: Healthcare in Mexico
By: Rebekah Mullinix Getting healthcare in Mexico can be so uncertain especially if you don’t speak the language. There are several differences to note when dealing with healthcare in Mexico: 1. Showing Proof of Unused Materials The doctor should show you that the product being used on you (needle, bandages, etc..) is new. The needles […]
Buying a Vehicle in Mexico
By: Rebekah Mullinix Buying a vehicle in Mexico can be so exciting! They have different makes and models available that may not be available in your home country and the weather in Mexico may allow you to buy a different type of car like a convertible, that wasn’t feasible where you lived before. Buying a […]
Permanently Import Your Vehicle to Mexico
You may be considering a move to Mexico in the near future or maybe you found the perfect vehicle just across the US border. If so, you might be wondering how to permanently import your vehicle to Mexico. There are several factors involved that may help you decide. Do I Need to Permanently Import My […]
Top 10 Things To Do in San Cristobal
By: Rebekah Mullinix San Cristobal de Las Casas located in the state of Chiapas near Guatelmala. This city is special for many reasons. One reason is the rich history: the locals have been protecting their independence and culture since the birth of this city. The climate is quite different than many other places in Mexico. […]
Top 10 Things To Do in Bacalar
By: Rebekah Mullinix Just north of Belize is another secret spot of Mexico that is absolutely breathtaking: Bacalar. This city in Quintana Roo was dubbed a “Pueblo Magico” or magical town in 2006. This is a small town with wonderful restaurants and my favorite fresh body of water! The lagoon truly shows Bacalar’s magic through […]
Banking in Mexico for Tourists
Banking in Mexico is a frustrating topic. I ran into so many roadblocks when trying to figure out how to access my finances in Mexico. This article is a compilation to make banking in Mexico easy for you. This article discusses which banks will allow a tourist to open an account, how to avoid ATM […]
Returning Your FMM and TIP at the Mexico Border
By: Rebekah Mullinix I’ll admit since it was my first time I was a little anxious about returning (or canceling) the FMM and TIP as we crossed back into the United States. You probably already know that w\hen you leave Mexico at the U.S. border you have to return your FMM and TIP. The FMM […]
Encountering Blockades in Mexico
By: Rebekah Mullinix Driving in Mexico is certainly different from driving in the USA. One unexpected condition is blockading. Blockades in Mexico are a common form of protesting and are something to be aware of when driving through Mexico. Unfortunately, blockades as well as other driving conditions in Mexico are completely unpredictable. There is no […]
Getting in a Car Wreck in Mexico
By:Rebekah Mullinix The thing I dreaded most happened: we got in a car wreck in Mexico. Since this was the first time, I was nervous and did not know what to expect. Thankfully it was a very small incident. When I was pulling out of the parking lot, I side-swiped the car parked to the […]
Traveling With My Pet in Mexico
By:Rebekah Mullinix Traveling with my pet in Mexico has been a very eye-opening experience. This was the first time I brought my dog out of the country and a lot of thought went into making that decision. Before when I was traveling without my dog, I always missed her. Belle is 11 years old and […]
Scuba Diving In Cozumel: A Magical Activity
By:Rebekah Mullinix Dive world-renowned locations in Cozumel. There are over 20 dive locations and a plethora of dive shops, so you have many options to find what interests you. I did some PADI Scuba training in Cozumel as a beginner and these are the sites I experienced. Tekila This is a shore dive at the […]
Getting to Cozumel
By: Rebekah Mullinix Taking The Ferry to Cozumel Taking the ferry to Cozumel from Playa Del Carmen is pretty straightforward. Once you get to the port at Playa Del Carmen, you can choose which company you want to ferry with. While I was there, only one company was running per day. I am not sure […]
Driving to Holbox From Cancun
By: Rebekah Mullinix Holbox is an incredible place with protected land allowing visitors to see spectacular birds and other animals. This is haven for those interested in animals of the sea and air. Plan your trip to Holbox with confidence using our suggested itineraries. Driving from Cancun to Holbox requires a two-hour drive to Chiquila […]
Visit the Magical Island of Holbox
By: Rebekah Mullinix Holbox is the island people can’t stop talking about. The sand roads, shallow beaches, and gorgeous wildlife were enough for me to check it out. Holbox is one of the Pueblos Mágicos (Magical Places), which is a program by the Mexican government that deems cities to have cultural value. I packed my […]
Holbox Island – Quintana Roo
By: Rebekah Mullinix Holbox Island is a small island just 41.84 Kilometers long and 1.5 Kilometers wide in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It is just north of the city Chiquila on the top of the Yucatan Peninsula. Surrounding the island is 10 Kilometers of the shallow ocean, which makes for a great beach. […]