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Tuesday, September 7th 2021
San Mike or San Cris? – Differences between San Cristóbal and San Miguel
Have you ever been to San Cristóbal de las Casas or San Miguel de Allende? Have you ever heard anyone compare San Mike and San Cris? In this article, you will learn the differences between the colonial pueblos of San Cristóbal and San Miguel. Click here to discover which might be a better fit for your next vacation!
Tuesday, September 7th 2021
Jalisco Approves Free Breast Reconstruction for Breast Cancer Survivors
In a landmark initiative, the Mexican state of Jalisco has approved free breast reconstruction for breast cancer survivors. In this article, you will learn about breast reconstruction surgery in Mexico, what is being covered, and why this is so necessary to women after breast cancer. Click here to learn more!
Tuesday, September 7th 2021
Overstayed Your Visa in Mexico? – Here’s What You Can Do
Have you overstayed your visa in Mexico? This article will tell you what to expect if you have to overstay your Mexican visa. Learn what to do if you have an expired visa in Mexico, including what the fees are and how to pay them. Trust me, I've overstayed my visa in Mexico. Click here to learn our secrets!
Tuesday, September 7th 2021
People of Mexican History: Porfirio Díaz
He ruled Mexico with an iron hand for 30 years, and it would take a revolution to get him out of power. However, was he the despot history makes him out to be? Hear both sides of the argument. Learn about one of the most famous figures in Mexican history: Porfirio Diaz. Click here to learn all about this!
Tuesday, September 7th 2021
Quesadillas Without Cheese?!? – Quesadillas Don’t Always Have Cheese in Central Mexico
Quesadillas without cheese?!? In this article, you will learn about the controversy surrounding the term quesadillas. Quesadillas don't always have cheese in Central Mexico. Learn about the history of this interesting phenomenon, and the cultural clash that has grown around this. Click here to learn more.
Tuesday, September 7th 2021
Groundwater Quality in Guanajuato
This brief study of groundwater in Guanajuato covers the basics of groundwater and aquifer use, and the overexploitation of groundwater in Guanajuato. It also highlights the groundwater quality in San Miguel de Allende. And it lastly covers radiation found in groundwater in Guanajuato. Click here to learn more!
Tuesday, September 7th 2021
How Raising Minimum Wage in Mexico Can Affect You
Did you know that they are raising minimum wage in Mexico? In this article you'll learn about how this wage increase came about, whether it will affect inflation rates, and how this could affect the lives of American expats for better and worse. Click here to learn more!
Tuesday, September 7th 2021
Nopal Cactus: Sustainable Food of the Future?
Do you like nopal cactus? Well, it might be the sustainable food of the future. Learn about how nopal cactus is helping people in arid areas grow enough food to feed themselves and their livestock. Also, discover a myriad of benefits growing nopal cactus has on other farm produce. Click here to learn more!
Tuesday, September 7th 2021
Mexico in WW2: An Overlooked Contribution
In this article, you'll learn about the role of Mexico in WW2. Discover Mexico's vital contribution to the war effort, the heroes who fought in the war, and what Mexico was like before, during, and after the war. Also, learn how the programs enacted has a lasting effect on US-Mexico relations. Click here to learn more!
Tuesday, September 7th 2021
Why Do Mexicans Eat Grapes on New Year’s Eve?
If you've been to a New Year's party in Mexico, then you might have seen people eating grapes on New Year's Eve in Mexico. You have likely wondered, Why do Mexicans eat grapes on New Year's Eve? In this article, you'll learn the history of this unique tradition. Don't be a clueless expat, click here to learn more!
Tuesday, August 31st 2021
Regional Cuisines of Mexico
When it comes to Mexican food, there is such an astounding variety of dishes that it becomes difficult to make heads or tails of it. Therefore, all of us at Expat Insurance thought it might be helpful to write an article on the different regional cuisines of Mexico. Here, we’ll break Mexico into seven separate regions—each with its own distinct approach to Mexican cuisine. In this guide, we’ll give a very brief overview of the culture and geography of all seven of those regions, and then we will cover some of the ingredients and dishes that each is famous for.
Friday, August 27th 2021
What Is Día de Tu Santo?
In many Latin American countries, and also some European countries with strong Catholic ties (Eastern Orthodox Christianity also celebrates a name day), people often celebrate el día de tu santo. In Spanish, they are also called onomásticos. In English, it’s known as your “Name Day”.
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