MY MEXICO

empty street in Querétaro, México

The year Querétaro translated me and taught me a new grammar...

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As you cross the invisible line from visitor to Mexico to a resident of the country, subtle changes begin to transform every aspect of your life, writes Dr. Mark Arcuri of his own move to Querétaro.

Opinion: Why even in losing, Mexican soccer fans continue celebrating 

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El Tri rallied the nation and provided hope for fans, but ultimately fell short in historic fashion.
José Chávez Morado mural in the Alhóndiga de Granaditas

How moving to Mexico inspired me to become a painter

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There's something about Mexico that inspires the urge to paint, something writer Louisa Rogers learned firsthand when she and her husband moved to Guanajuato in 2005.
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Las Hadas neighborhood in Manzanillo, Colima

‘Could we live here?’ Pondering a move to Manzanillo, and what matters in a...

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What happens when you live in Mexico but, for various reasons, want to move to another Mexican city? Writer Charlotte Smith examines some potential factors, as she ponders a move to Manzanillo.
An empty bench in a generic park

The grief we don’t talk about when we move to Mexico, because it’s about...

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Grief following the passing of an old friend causes writer Charlotte Smith to reflect on her new life in Mexico, and the old one she left behind in England.
Mexicans giving the saludo civil during the national anthem at a football game

Everything you need to know about Mexican hand gestures

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Finger wags, headshakes, that creepy hand gesture from "The Shining" and more: Sarah DeVries explains the ins and outs of "Mexican sign language."
The eye of a hurricane

MND Local: Hurricane preparedness and fear of a ‘Super El Niño’ in Baja California Sur

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With all-time high Pacific Ocean temperatures and a potential Super El Niño coming, this year's hurricane season could be stormy in Baja California Sur.
Skyline of Valle de Bravo, Mexico state

A new highway project better linking Mexico City to Zihuatanejo could reveal this Pueblo Mágico to the world

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A project to revamp Federal Highway 134 could make Zihuatanejo a much easier ride from Mexico City, and CDMX's favorite weekend getaway, Valle de Bravo, is conveniently right between both.
Child looking at a book

Raising bilingual children: Why I only speak to my Mexican daughter in English

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A child raised in a foreign country won't automatically pick up their parent's mother tongue. These simple tips can help them learn.
colorful plaza in Guanajuato

Mexico excels at providing public hangout spaces — here’s why that’s a good idea

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Mexico's parks, plazas and overall community-focused design exist with social interaction in mind — an awareness U.S. culture is losing, writes Louisa Rogers.
Mexico faces the prospect of an increasingly elderly population

What does an aging population mean for Mexico?

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Mexico is looking at an increasingly aging population, with more people over 60 than under 12 by 2034. Is the country ready? Are those of us who are aging ready?
generic doctor

How to check if your English-speaking doctor in Mexico City is actually licensed

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It's hard enough finding an English-speaking doctor (or other professional) and it's even harder to verify if they are legally licensed. For Mexico City residents, there's a service that does it for you.
Two uniformed Mexican navy personnel at the helm of a Mexican navy ship. One man has his hand resting on the ship's steering wheel

Honor, fun and an uninvited guest: Celebrating Mexico’s National Navy Day in Cozumel

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On June 1, retired Australian Royal Navy servicemember Bel Woodhouse got to experience how Mexicans in Cozumel celebrate the nation's holiday honoring Mexico's Navy — and had a blast!
Person on their cell phone

A very boring guide to how to register your Mexican cell phone

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Registering you Mexican cell phone in compliance with new law isn't hard, writes Sarah DeVries. She didn't promise it was exciting though.
Puerto Vallarta as a storm approaches

Waiting on the rain in the Bay of Banderas

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The summer rainy season in Puerto Vallarta and around the Banderas Bay region changes everything ... and in a very beautiful way.
A Foxconn production facility in Jalisco

Opinion: Why Guadalajara offers a credible supply chain alternative during the Iran crisis

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The fuel crisis in the Straits of Hormuz isn't ending anytime soon, despite the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, and Guadalajara and its real estate market stand to prosper.