A Resource For Expat Lifestyles in Mexico
Here’s where you’ll find the some of the best surfing beaches in the world. And, the well-known, glamour beaches, like Acapulco, Puerto Escondido, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and, of course, the surfer haven of Sayulita. The Pacific coast of Mexico is rugged terrain falling into beautiful, and sometimes dangerous, beaches. If the ocean is your bag, [...]
Things to do! July July 5, 2012 to July 7, 2012: Marina Cabo San Lucas/Docks K – M (In front of the Wyndham Cabo San Lucas Resort) Third Annual Cabo Marine Show Calling all boating enthusiasts! On display are globally recognized brands of high performance boats, marine products, real estate developments, golf and tourism industry providers. [...]
Things to do! In December: A yearly festival has been held in Campeche since 1997, to celebrate their culture and to promote artistic expressions from around the globe. At the core of the festival is the historic district of Campeche City, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. The event includes theater, dance, [...]
Things to Do! In October: October 20, 2012 – Hacienda Santa Cruz, Merida: Gastronomy Festival. Four young chefs will provide a culinary show, led by Hacienda Santa Cruz chef Carlos R. Estrella Alvarado and another special guest chef of honor. Wines and gourmet foods will be presented, as well as seminars and a culinary show, [...]
Places to go! Robert Brady Museum The Robert Brady Museum shows the collection of the artist, antiquarian, and decorator from Fort Dodge, Iowa. Ceramics, antique furniture, sculptures, paintings, and tapestries fill the restored colonial mansion, all beautifully arranged in rooms painted with bright colors. Note that the building numbers on this street are out of [...]
Things to do! In August: August 3-August 19, 2012 – San Miguel de Allende: The 34th International Chamber Music Festival 2012. Considered the top chamber music festival in Latin America, the Festival’s home base, the intimate and acoustically pleasing Angela Peralta Theater seats 400 people, with tickets ranging from $15.00 for balcony seating, to $42.00 [...]
Things to do! In September: September 9, 2012 – Ajijic, Lake Chapala: Regatta de Globos (Hot Air Balloons) is always held on the Saturday before Independence Day, which is September 16 this year. It is held at the soccer field on Calle Revolucion. This event is the beginning of the Fiesta Season that lasts [...]
by Ron Burdine After five days of driving from Denver, Colorado to Tulum, Mexico, I have arrived! What follows is a recap of the high and lowlights of an interesting drive through a beautiful country. DAY 1: We (my brother-in-law, Rich, and I) left Denver at about 6 pm, and nearly made it to Amarillo, [...]
MURDER, OF COURSE, IS NOT A JOKE. This article is to bring attention to the statistical facts about the murder rate in Mexico. For those of us who live in Mexico, the emphasis in the US press on how violent and murderous Mexico is and the total lack of context, seems a joke when compared to the reality of [...]
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