Local Bread Shops, Neighbors, and Nostalgia
An important and insightful part of Mexico's past and present are its bread shops, found on many busy corners of its towns and cities
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A Politically Incorrect Christmas to You Too
Mexico has always been a country to assimilate foreign things without giving up its own identity, often putting a particularly Mexican stamp on them
How Do Owners Value Their Property for Sale in Mexico?
This article describes typical methods for assessing residential property values in Mexico, and factors that tend to influence sellers' listing prices
Living, Working and Retirement in San Felipe
San Felipe living: guide to help you research and assess San Felipe as a location for living, working, or retirement in Mexico
There’s More to Mexican Piñatas than Meets the Eye
The colorful piñata is a hallmark of Mexican festive traditions, and more thought and decision-making goes into a piñata ritual than is readily apparent
Key Contacts & Procedures for Buying a Property in Mexico
Learn about the key contacts and the outline procedure that you and your representatives will embark on when you agree to buy a residential property in Mexico
Posadas Navideñas—Heart of Mexico’s Christmas Traditions
"Posadas Navideñas" —traditional Christmas parties— are held between December 16th and December 24th in towns and villages across Mexico
México Lindo y Querido
A song often played by mariachi bands, "Mexico Lindo y Querido" has become established as one of most esteemed ballads of all time
Time Scales to Buy, Sell, and Transfer Property in Mexico
It might take longer to sell your Mexican home than you anticipate, and the transactional procedures might also require additional patience from both sides
Discovering Mexican Coffee Shops and Café Culture
Mexico's café culture has evolved over the years, adapting to changing tastes and trends, and today offers an ample choice of places to meet for refreshment
Two Words in Spanish For For, Para Que Sepan
Spanish has two different words that can be translated as "for" and which occasionally cause some confusion for people learning the language
Cultural Insights Into the Much-Maligned Chilango
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"
