You need to carry Mexican auto insurance to drive legally in the country, as liability coverage is mandatory.It is generally recommended, based on Mexican laws for possible payouts for bodily injury or fatality, that drivers get a minimum of about $300,000 worth of third-party liability damage coverage. Is car insurance required in Mexico? Mexican law […]

Whether you choose to live full-time or rent out your vacation home in Puerto Vallarta when not in use, you can rest assured that your property is a good investment that will over time generate an income. Is Puerto Vallarta real estate a good investment? Puerto Vallarta real estate trends have been very favorable, even […]

The Spanish conquistador led an expedition to present-day Mexico, landing in 1519. Although the Spanish forces numbered some 500 men, they managed to capture Aztec Emperor Montezuma II. Did Spain colonize Mexico? Colonial Mexico was part of the Spanish Empire and administered by the Viceroyalty of New Spain.Hernán Cortés had conquered the great empire of […]

Here’s a breakdown (in U.S. dollars) of Mexican traffic fines: Running a red light $23 – $69. Speeding $46 – 139. Driving without a seat belt $25 – $46. How much are most speeding tickets? Based on the latest 2021 data for state speeding penalties, the average cost of a speeding ticket is $150, and […]

You’ll encounter dangerous riptides — or rip currents — while snorkeling near any shoreline, and Cancun is no different. Riptides occur where waves break unevenly along a shoreline, crashing strongly in some areas and weakly in others.You can wind up too far from shore to swim back. Are there lots of sharks in Cancun? The […]

The rainy season runs from June through Mid-October, with virtually no precipitation the rest of the year. Even in rainy season, the rain normally falls in short bursts, most often at night, with most days being hot and dry. Tours and fishing trips are seldom affected by the weather in Puerto Vallarta, it’s very rare. […]

By installing rainwater harvesting systems and water purification technologies in houses, apartments, and public buildings, 75 million liters of water have been saved since the implementation of the program. What is Mexico doing about water scarcity? Mexico City is Sinking: The populous capital is sinking up to 12 inches annually due to the lack of […]

The top stops along the way from Mexico City to Oaxaca (with short detours) are Zócalo de Puebla, Floating Gardens of Xochimilco, and Africam Safari. Other popular stops include Archaeological Zone Tepozteco, Gran Hotel Ciudad de México, and Zona Arqueológica de Cholula. Is it safe to drive to Oaxaca? It is safe to travel to […]

Which Cars Are Made In Mexico? Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab / GMC Sierra Crew Cab. Most Silverados are made in the USA, but a few Crew Cab models are actually made in GM’s Silao, Mexico plant. Chevrolet Equinox / GMC Terrain. Chevrolet Trax. Kia Forte / Hyundai Elantra. What car brands are manufactured in Mexico? […]

With the Declaration of Independence of the Mexican Empire from Spain in 1821, Mexico became an independent monarchy—the First Mexican Empire (1822–1823). Mexico briefly reverted into a monarchy in the 1860s, during the Second Mexican Empire (1864–1867). How many kings did Mexico have? There were nine kings. The king was known as Tlahtoani which means […]

Hi there, Yes, the water and ice are safe to drink. We have found over our years of traveling in Mexico that the finer resorts all have potable drinking water. Is it safe to drink water in Riviera Maya? On resorts, the water is generally 100% safe. The Mayan Resort in Nuevo Vallarta has its […]

Hot chocolate has been prepared for millennia in the Oaxaca region of Mexico. There it’s generally made more with water than milk, then fragranced with cinnamon, although you can still use the more traditional sapote or chile. Is Oaxaca known for chocolate? Oaxacan chocolate is arguably the most significant Mexican chocolate, prized by locals and […]

The current minimum daily wage is 45.24 pesos (US$4.35), that’s what a maid would make. A bartender would make a bit more. A taxi driver makes a percentage, from 200 pesos to, as much as 800 pesos. What is the hourly wage in Puerto Vallarta? The average salary for jobs in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is […]

The United States Postal Service is your cheapest option. USPS gives you the best mix of affordable rates and fast delivery times when shipping to Mexico (and pretty much anywhere else in the world, for that matter). Simply put, shipping with USPS will always be cheaper than using any other carrier. How much does it […]

Occupied by the Aztecs from the 15th century, Oaxaca subsequently was conquered by the Spaniards and officially designated a city by Hernán Cortés in 1529. Some of the city’s 16th-century art and architecture still survives, most notably in the Church of Santo Domingo, which includes Indian influences. Were there Aztecs in Oaxaca? By the 15th […]