In Mexico you can drink: Sealed bottled water.Ice made with bottled or disinfected water. Can I drink ice in Cancun? Using Ice in Your Drinks Although you may believe ice that is served in Cancun is clean, filtered, or imported, most of the time this is not the case. Avoid drinking ice offered in drinks […]

We’ve found that Cancun has better beaches than Puerto Vallarta, as it has many white sand beaches with soft, ‘powdery’ sand. However, because Cancun is such a famous destination, the gorgeous stretches of sand here tend to be highly developed and very busy. Which side of Mexico has better beaches? West Coast: Mexico’s west coast […]

Is Puerto Vallarta or Cancun Safer? Both Puerto Vallarta and Cancun are tourist destinations and are relatively safe. That said, Puerto Vallarta has less crime than Cancun. Is Cancun or Puerto Vallarta better? Overall, Cancun has a far greater selection of hotels. Cancun takes the edge over most places when it comes to hotels. But […]

After the Spaniards built Mexico City on the ruins of the Aztec city they had destroyed, they conquered the lake waters. The Aztecs had kept floodwaters at bay through a network of dikes, levees and canals. The Spaniards ignored all that and just began to drain the water. How did they drain Lake Texcoco? Originally […]

Even though investments were pouring into urban infrastructure, the government couldn’t accommodate the rapid influx of people, which led to the development of slums in the outskirts of many Mexican cities. The constant government corruption is another factor to which poverty is frequently attributed. Does Mexico City have a lot of poverty? MEXICO CITY (AP) […]

Just past Banderas Bay and also the city of Puerto Vallarta, the Sierra Madre Mountains produce an epic backdrop to one of Mexico’s premier destinations. Within the valleys and canyons of this mountain range, a abundant rainforest acts as home to an incredible selection of plant and animal life. Is Puerto Vallarta a forest? Puerto […]

There are no specific limitations on foreigners renting property in Mexico. However, it is unlikely that a landlord will accept an offer without a guarantor, which may be difficult for foreigners to obtain without the support of an employer. Can foreigners rent property in Mexico? You can vacation in Mexico for up to 180 days […]

Audi’s compact crossover is one of the only vehicles from the German automaker to be built in Mexico. While the first generation model was made around the world, including Germany and even India, but the second generation of the vehicle, the one that’s currently on sale now, is made in San José Chiapa, Mexico. Are […]

The truck, car, van, or SUV must be 5-10 years old. THE REST OF THE COUNTRY: Any states below the 20km of the border (except the Baja Peninsula) have different laws to permanently import your car to Mexico. What year truck can I legalize in Mexico? Right now, you can only legalize vehicles which are […]

This reddish-brown, thick seaweed, known as sargassum, isn’t a problem at lower levels but has steadily become a very real problem in the last decade.During a recent late-May visit to Mexico’s Riviera Maya, near Cancun, I encountered vast quantities of sargassum. How bad is seaweed in Riviera Maya? At its worst, there can be mountainous […]

The short answer is yes, it is technically possible for you to drive someone else’s vehicle in Mexico.No matter whose vehicle you are driving, there are serious considerations to take into account before crossing the border. Getting Permission. Driving the vehicle itself takes no special documentation. Can I drive a Mexican car in Mexico? Yes! […]

Obtaining a Mexican Vehicle Permit via the Internet After submitting the required information to the website, you will receive a pass code. After 24 hours and within 15 days of obtaining the pass code, you can visit any Banjercito location to obtain your permit document. Can I get a vehicle permit to travel to Mexico […]

No there isn’t a casino. The adult side-heaven- has a nightclub. Both sides have various entertainment scheduled each evening and it’s usually really great. Unlike some resorts Hard Rock seems to invest a lot in the entertainment. Do all hard rocks have casinos? As of July 2018, Hard Rock International has venues in 74 countries, […]

Re: Can you flush toilet paper down the toilet in Oaxaca City? No. It’s the Mexican norm. Many other parts of the world too. Can I flush toilet paper in Mexico? Since Mexico doesn’t have a strong septic system, regularly flushing toilet paper can also cause septic problems. This can lead to expensive repairs and […]

Here are some of the most awesome things you had no idea Mexico gave the world, from the Mesoamerican peoples to the modern day. Popcorn. Chewing Gum. Kahlúa. Oral Contraceptives. Anti-Graffiti Paint. Indelible Ink. Colour Television. Tortilla Machine. How important is Mexico to the world? Mexico is one of the most important countries in the […]