Mexico’s Elegant Catrinas on Parade
How 'Catrinas' —artsy skeleton figurines— became an extraordinary hallmark of Mexican popular culture and synonymous with Day of the Dead festivities
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
Discovering Cempaxochitl, Mexico’s Iconic Flower
The brightly-colored 'cempaxochitl' —marigold— flowers are are one of the iconic symbols that encircle Mexico’s Day of the Dead traditions
Mi Calaverita: Mexico’s Trick or Treat Traditions
This article describes how Mexico has assimilated the Halloween custom of trick-or-treating into its Day of the Dead traditions
Learn About Social Etiquette & Local Customs in Mexico
Learn how to navigate Mexico's social etiquette, discover local customs and graces, and avoid unnecessary or embarrassing social blunders
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
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
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
Discovering Daily Mexican Meals and Meal Times
Breakfasts are famously hearty in Mexico, especially at weekend gatherings, whereas other meals depend more on people's schedules and eating habits
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
The Seven Deadly Sins Expressed in Spanish
In a day and age when the seven deadly sins are fully operative at home and abroad, it makes sense to include them in the language syllabus
Adapting and Settling-in to Your Lifestyle in Mexico
Practical advice, insights, and resources to help you prepare for the initial period of adaption as you move and settle-in to your new lifestyle in Mexico
