There are thousands, maybe millions, of these misshapen risers on back roads and highways all over Mexico.They’re a means of enforcing speed control and civility on the road, and they can’t be avoided. They can’t be bribed to look the other way. What are Mexican speed bumps called? Upon crossing the border into Mexico you […]

It’s customary (and it varies from people) to tip 15 % for good service, 20% they have gone the extra mile and anything on top of that is up to you. How much do you tip a butler at a resort? Tipping a Hotel Butler It is considered standard to tip a butler who provides […]

Yes. Cards issued by U.S. Bank can be used in most foreign countries for transactions.Whether you choose to add it via mobile or online banking, we make it easy. What bank is affiliated with U.S. Bank in Mexico? Here are a few of the ones I know of: Bank of America in the U.S. is […]

You can definitely drink on the beach and you can drink on the streets. I recommend not drinking on the buses, they stop and go quickyly and the chance of that drink flying out of your hand or slopping onto other passengers is high, so be polite an don’t take your drink on the bus. […]

In order to buy a new car at a dealership, you will need to have with you your passport (or a copy of the page showing your name, citizenship, etc.), Temporary or Permanent Visa card, proof of your Mexican address (such as the always-valuable electric bill from CFE) and driver’s license. Do car dealers accept […]

Grupo Vidanta. Grupo Vidanta owns seven golf courses under the Vidanta Golf Brand at Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Maya, Los Cabos, Acapulco, and Puerto Peñasco. Is Riviera Maya part of Cancun? The Riviera Maya (Spanish pronunciation: [ri’βjeɾa ‘maʝa]) is a tourism and resort district south of Cancun, Mexico. It straddles the coastal Federal Highway 307, along […]

Yes, as long as you are eligible for U.S. Social Security payments, you will be eligible to receive payments while living in Mexico. Where do US Citizens Retire in Mexico? It’s varied. Generally Americans will avoid boarder towns when thinking of their retirement in Mexico. Can retirees move to Mexico? More Americans have retired abroad […]

How much does a tourist card (FMM) cost? As of June 2021, tourist cards cost $594.00 pesos (appx U.S. ) and may be issued for up to 180 days. It is advisable to have your card valid for 180 days even if you don’t plan on staying in Mexico that long. Do US citizens need […]

Mexico. The Riviera Maya (Spanish pronunciation: [ri’βjeɾa ‘maʝa]) is a tourism and resort district south of Cancun, Mexico. It straddles the coastal Federal Highway 307, along the Caribbean coastline of the state of Quintana Roo, located in the eastern portion of the Yucatán Peninsula. Is Cancun and Riviera Maya the same thing? Oftentimes, people use […]

Well known features of the cuisine include ingredients such as chocolate (often drunk in a hot preparation with spices and other flavorings), Oaxaca cheese, mezcal and grasshoppers (chapulines) with dishes such as tlayudas, Oaxacan style tamales and seven notable varieties of mole sauce. What is different about Oaxacan food? Oaxacan cuisine features a number of […]

Any rental property in Mexico is subject to tax in Mexico, no matter which country or bank account the rent is paid to.Most rentals are listed on social media or Airbnb, making it easy for the government officials to find properties being used as a rental. Can I do Airbnb in Mexico? Mexico is a […]

When visiting Riviera Maya, it’s important to remember that you can only use natural sunscreen and insect repellent in order to maintain natural wonders like our reefs and cenotes. Are mosquitoes bad in Riviera Maya? Mosquitoes can be a very difficult problem in the Riviera Maya-Cancun-Cozumel areas. This is especially the case in May and […]

It’s possible that traveler’s diarrhea may stem from the stress of traveling or a change in diet. But usually infectious agents — such as bacteria, viruses or parasites — are to blame. You typically develop traveler’s diarrhea after ingesting food or water contaminated with organisms from feces. Why do I get diarrhea when I go […]

Yes there are sharks, but you’d be lucky to see one. They mostly hang around the deeper areas or near the reefs. There aren’t any great whites or anything here, bull sharks are about the only ones that might “taste” you, but I haven’t heard of it happening since I’ve lived here. Are there great […]

approximately 1 – 1.5 hours. The bus ride from Puerto Vallarta to Sayulita costs around $46 pesos, buses normally arrive every 20 minutes and the 24 mile journey takes approximately 1 – 1.5 hours due to frequent stops. How do I get from Puerto Vallarta to Sayulita by bus? When coming from the Puerto Vallarta […]