Guide to Social Etiquette and Local Customs in Mexico
Comprehensive guide to navigate Mexico's social etiquette. Get acquainted with social graces and avoid making unnecessary or embarrassing social blunders
Mexican Culture
Articles about Mexican culture and traditions
Articles about Mexican culture and traditions
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?
Discovering Mexico’s Annual Public Holidays
Mexico observes several dates throughout the year to commemorate important historical, cultural and religious events; some are national public holidays
Juárez and the Wind
Among Mexico's many sayings, "lo que el viento a Juárez" —what the wind did to Juárez— is popular, especially around election time
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
Leafing Through Bookworms’ Choices in Mexico
Online marketplaces have transformed access to books in Mexico, although traditional bookshops continue to ply a brisk trade here
The Real Value of Your Service Tip in Mexico
Tipping for services is a practice that is deeply ingrained in Mexican culture and this article describes some key situations where a tip may be appropriate
Learning to Assimilate Impermanence with No Hay
You'll become familiar with the phrase "No Hay," that inevitably makes itself apparent at some point when something you want or need isn't available right now
Getting Through Traffic with an Oasis on the Frequency Band
Amid the relentless noise broadcast over the airwaves, lies an oasis of frequency modulation for radio listeners in their cars, and online
La Quincena: The Cash Behind the Friday Rush
Workers' wages are paid every fifteen days in Mexico, and pay days are known as "Quincenas" which make for busy weekends, especially in the capital
Dichos y Refranes: A Saying For Every Occasion
Mexico has a wide variety of sayings, maxims, or phrases intended to convey truth or natural wisdom that admits no argument
Street Dogs and Dog Ownership Trends in Mexico
Foreign Native shares some insights and anecdotes about strays and street dogs in Mexico along with some comments on trends and habits among dog owners here