You’ve decided to book that well-deserved vacation to Mexico or wherever your dream vacation spot is located. You’ve purchased your tickets, packed your bags, signed up for some activities at the resort, everything is going to be great. But what if something happens? What if that jet-ski excursion or zip-line adventure doesn’t go as planned […]
Mexico Travel
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 pry-sing] phrase, a term used in Latin America or Spain to refer to the higher price given to Caucasian people, particularly from the U.S. Put simply, “Gringo Pricing” is the price that […]
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 isn’t unusual on highways to see a bus passing a bus who is also passing a car. It sounds a little crazy, and well, it is. The most […]
Healthcare Coverage Options in Mexico
Whether you are traveling to Mexico for just a weekend or living there long term, there are a few options you should be aware of when it comes to health insurance. You want to know what to do and where to go in the event you need medical attention. Depending on your medical healthcare plan […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Bartering in Mexico
Mexico is filled with open markets and so many beautiful items from pottery to handmade crafts to jewelry. It’s almost impossible to visit Mexico and not see something you want to bring home. Mexico’s culture is all about bartering for goods and services. You see it in the open markets, vendors on the beach, even […]
What to do if you have an Accident in Mexico
If you are driving in Mexico and have an accident, it needs to be handled differently than if you had that same accident in the United States. You cannot just exchange information and be on your way. In Mexico, you are guilty until proven innocent so follow these instructions in the event you have an […]