New 2019 Auto Insurance Requirements in Mexico
On January 1, 2019, a new law went into effect requiring all cars traveling on federal roads to have civil liability insurance. Civil liability...
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Do I need Medical Evacuation Insurance when Traveling Abroad?
You’ve decided to book that well-deserved vacation to Mexico or wherever your dream vacation spot is located. You’ve purchased your...
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Mexican Last Names – Preserving their Heritage by Honoring both Mother and Father
Most people are used to having two (first and last) or three (first, middle, last) names. In Mexico, it’s very common to have four names...
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Who the Heck is Benito Juarez, and Why are So Many Streets Named After Him?
It seems almost every town in Mexico has an Avenida de Benito Juarez or something similar. So who is this guy and why all the hubbub? Benito Pablo...
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Gringo Pricing – How to avoid it and live like the locals
Gringo [grin-goh] noun, a term used in Latin America or Spain to refer to Caucasian people, particularly from the U.S. Gringo pricing [grin-goh...
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The Best City in the World – San Miguel de Allende
If you are a lover of all things Mexico, at some point you’ll need to visit the magical city of San Miguel de Allende. San Miguel is in the...
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To Stop or Not to Stop – Stop sign etiquette in Mexico
One thing you will notice when you travel by road in Mexico is the while there are laws of the road, most people don’t follow them. It...
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The ABC’s of Being an Expat in Mexico
Moving to any new location requires a period of adjustment, no matter what part of the world you are relocating to. The Mexican way of life has a...
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Foreign Plated Cars in Mexico – How to Import Your Car Legally
When driving in the Northern parts of Mexico, you see many cars with license plates from the United States. Some are people who cross the...
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Getting Around in Mexico – A guide to Mexico’s many forms of public transportation
Getting to Mexico is pretty easy, and whether you come in by car, boat, or air, there are many wonderful destinations. Once you get to where...
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