By Ron Burdine We got a late start from Tulum for our getaway weekend to Uxmal. The estimated drive time was about 4.5 hours and we were making good time as we passed through Valladolid. As we started out of Valladolid, the sun had just set on an unseasonably cool day at the end of […]
Putting down Canexican roots!!
by Layna Segall de Velez, Feature Writer [singlepic id=530 w=300 h=225 float=left]Try as I may, I cannot pinpoint my favorite “neck of the woods” in Mexico. I have traveled throughout eleven states, to many pueblos, colonial cities and, of course, the astonishing beaches. I have melted at the remarkable beauty of the turquoise Caribbean waters, […]
Healthcare in Mexico
Quality, low cost healthcare is one of the perks to living in Mexico. A doctor visit is generally in the range of $200.00 – $400.00 pesos. The cost is so low, many people just pay out of pocket or apply for the national health insurance through IMSS to cover these routine visits. To cover catastrophic […]
Buying Real Estate in Mexico
Before you decide you want to buy property in Mexico, we strongly suggest you try renting in your destination of choice and you may want to try a few different areas before you decide where to settle down. Renting a place first is always a good idea. What you are expecting and the reality of life […]
Making it on Mexico Time!
First things first, when it comes to living in Mexico, it’s the weather and lifestyle that attracts most of us. Okay, that, and the cost of living. The thought of living out our years on “Mexico” time, lounging on a pristine beach, or in a quiet colonial town, is indeed alluring. And, in many ways, […]
Layna Segall de Velez, aka "Layna in Asia"
Layna Segall de Velez has had a “love affair” with Mexico since her first trip when she was 18, so much so she married the “love of her life” (who is, not incoincidentally, Mexican) four years ago on the cliffs overlooking the ocean in Mismaloya, Jalisco. Her work is featured on a National blogging website called Not A […]
Remembering Mexico!
by Layna Segall de Velez, Feature Writer While the stories I read in the media sadden and discourage me, hearing about what is happening in his own country must be heartbreaking for my R2. Please don’t for a second think we take the tragedies lightly and our hearts go out to the families of the people […]
San Miguel de Allende
Where Artistic Inspiration Flourishes Average Lifestyle Rating: B+ (range C+ to A+) Click here to view our directory of San Miguel de Allende local resources Home to one of Mexico’s largest American ex-pat communities, San Miguel de Allende, at the beginning of the 20th century was in danger of becoming a ghost town. It was snatched from the […]
Busted by a Drug Dog in Cancun!
We got this story from friends, Mark and Cindi from Colorado, about a trip they made one Thanksgiving Holiday to their beautiful condo in Puerto Aventuras: We made it here, almost without issue yesterday. Parking and getting through Denver International was a piece of cake, the flight was good. At the Cancun airport, we had our passports checked, and then went to […]
Making Phone Calls in Mexico
Staying connected while traveling or living in Mexico with a cell phone is not a problem. If you are bringing your domestic phone with you, call your manufacturer to see if your phone will be compatible with a Mexican SIM card. If your cell phone is not compatible, you can always purchase a Mexican cell […]