Mosquito-rich jungle in Quintana Roo.

Mexico’s Dengue Hotspots in 2024 Might Surprise You

Dengue sometimes gets overshadowed by Malaria as the infectious disease travelers fear the most. But here in Mexico, Dengue fever is far more common. For expats who choose to live in Mexico, you need to know that Dengue is endemic to nearly 90% of the country. In other words, the

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Construction on segment 7 of Train Maya.

The Real Cost of Mexico’s Maya Train

When you check Google for common questions about the new Maya Train, tourists typically want to know if it’s … open, finished, safe, high speed, and where it stops. Not many ask about the cost. This article will focus on the cost(s), but please don’t expect to find any train

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What Killed the “Super Peso”?

These certainly are interesting times to be alive! Every week lately has brought bombshell news that’s almost impossible to believe. The firehose of unexpected news in North America has created a bit of chaos in currency markets. Following an incredible run that prompted analysts to start referring to the Mexican

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Is the Party Over in Mexpat Real Estate?

There are no doubt a few more gringos giving the idea of relocation to Mexico serious thought as the wildly unpredictable U.S. Presidential race gets into full swing. Since every new arrival needs a place to live, one topic I’ve been studying recently is “Mexpat” real estate markets, i.e. Mexican

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How to Get a Credit Card in Mexico as a Foreigner

In my experience, if an expat in Mexico mentions they’re looking to get a credit card from a local source, it’s virtually guaranteed that another expat will quickly jump in to say it’s a terrible idea. Well, I’m not here to do that. Though there are plenty of reasons to

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Using credit cards in Mexico

What To Expect When Using Credit Cards in Mexico

As expats know well, Mexico remains a cash-oriented economy. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, an astonishing 90% of transactions in Mexico (spanning retail, rent, services, utilities, and public transport) still get settled in cash. This is huge when compared to the U.S. and Canada, where cash-based transactions

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Mexico’s Missed Opportunity for Solar Power

Following the seventh power outage of the spring season at my house in Zapopan (Guadalajara) lasting half the day, I decided I’d had enough. I began researching Mexico’s energy issues, and started looking into installing a residential solar power. With panels plus a battery backup, we figured we’d be less

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cyclists at CDMX World Nake Bike Ride in 2022.

The World Naked Bike Ride Rolls into Guadalajara This Weekend

When we lived in Portland, OR, a rite of passage for many residents each summer was the famous (and infamous) annual naked bike ride. Though it might sound crazy, seeing (or joining) thousands of locals pedaling through Portland’s streets buck-naked was actually pretty awesome. And just one of the myriad

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