The Department of State has issued this Travel Warning to inform U.S. citizens about the security situation in Mexico. The rising number of kidnappings and disappearances throughout Mexico is of particular concern. Both local and expatriate communities have been victimized. In addition, local police have been implicated in some of these incidents. We strongly advise…
January is about over, and February / Febrero signals the time for birds, whales, Valentines, and festivals in our neighboring country, Mexico (in particular, Baja). I didn’t know this, but Groundhog’s Day is also celebrated as Dia de la Candelaria in Mexico. As here in the States, it signals the mid-point between winter solstice (December…
Mexico Insurance Services is BBB Accredited - Better Business Bureau says: MexInsure.com, Trusted Online Source for Tourist Auto Insurance. If you go to the site, check out the video – an introduction to the service, and the owner/ President of the company. Also, we wouldn’t hate it if you clicked the “like” button It helps spread the…
San Diego is rated number fourteen (because of our breweries … really?) and Puebla, Mexico is rated number thirteen – according to the New York Times list of the 45 Places to Go in 2012, Come West, y’all … we have something for you north and south of the Mexican border. We have been having…
Liability insurance was once recommended in Baja California, Mexico – now it is the law! All drivers, Mexicans included, MUST have Liability insurance for the vehicles. As of January 1, 2012: OBLIGATORY INSURANCE FOR PERSONAL ACCIDENTS (SOAP)* S seguros O obligatoriors A automobiles P personal Presentar seguro de responsabilidad civil vigente que ampare los conceptos…
Las Posadas is a nine-day celebration with origins in Spain, now celebrated chiefly in Mexico, Guatemala and parts of the Southwestern United States, beginning December 16th and ending December 24th (nine days). This event represents Joseph and Mary seeking lodging for the night; the Parrish chooses the house/ family who will eventually “take in” the individuals portraying the two –…
It’s here: Christmas, Navidad, Holidays, The Season. Wow, just yesterday it was getting dark at 8:30, the a/c was on, shorts and flip flops were worn to the grocery store, and an evening after work at the beach for a jog or bonfire was a common occurrence. Now it’s dark around 5:00, the heater is…
This is a quick note to our friends who show interest in our blog and who have visited our website – we wish you a very happy Thanksgiving, and here’s to hoping the turkey isn’t dry, the stuffing’s not too salty, and that the grandchildren love the homemade apple pie! For those of you who…
Day of The Dead… I never liked to think of this day. I was disappointed when I learned that Halloween was the Eve of this holiday … of this scary, unholy holiday. I did celebrate Halloween, but it was just dress-up time… a big costume party and candy fest! I didn’t know. Most of us…
You may ask yourself, ‘Do I need Mexico insurance?’ before you cross the border. You may think, my car’s only worth $5,000 … I think I’ll “chance” it… save a few dollars. Bad decision. In Mexico they have what we call “Napoleonic Law” – Guilty until proven innocent. Yes, you read that correctly. Unlike in…