Getting the Scoop on Mexican Ice Cream Choices
Mexican ice cream and popsicle choices are varied, flavorsome, and widely available from local stores, fancy-brand parlors, and street vendors
Markets and Shopping in Mexico
Guides and articles about markets, trade and shopping in Mexico
Guides and articles about markets, trade and shopping in Mexico
Tips on Buying a Mexican Hammock for Your Home
Investing in a high quality hammock will be a pleasure to use and provide years of restful service in your home. This article shares tips for buyers
Avid Trade and Five Hundred Years of Mexican Commerce
It will take more than a desire for modernity to do away with Mexico's deep-rooted traditions of commerce, which stretch back to Pre-Columbian times
Coffee as Entertainment; Gourmet, of Course
Coffee-drinking is popular in Mexico with quality home-grown and imported coffees readily available at coffee shops, restaurants, and local supermarkets
A Nice Cup of Tea: Searching for Camellia Sinensis
Finding "a decent cup of tea" in Mexico used to be difficult, but specialist purveyors are now offering more choice, albeit at a premium
Abundant Options for Local Food Shopping in Mexico
Independent neighborhood vendors selling fresh locally-sourced produce remain a thriving part of the Mexican retail landscape
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?
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
Sanborns: Mexico’s Eclectic Department Store
Sanborns stores offer a unique shopping experience and its restaurants provide an oasis of refreshment amidst a casual diner-style setting
Reflections on a Decade of Shopping El Buen Fin
Over a decade after Mexico introduced its version of the ‘Black Friday’ shopping event, Foreign Native reflects on its relevance amidst increasing online sales
Smoke-Free Mexico Offers No Substitutes for Quitters
Ex-smokers and those trying to quit smoking can't find tobacco substitutes in Mexico. Vaping is banned and vaping products may be confiscated at the border.
Mexico’s Tienditas: Just For Your Convenience
Family-run local convenience stores continue to thrive in Mexico, even in the presence of nationwide franchise chain stores
