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Going Vegetarian in Mexico

Posted by freelance: Are you a vegetarian who is now considering to go to Mexico Well, you certainly won't run out of food to eat. There are a number of vegetarian restaurants here in this country, as people normally understand that some diets really require the avoidance of eating meat or any animal product. You won't have to worry about eating purely beans and
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First same-sex marriage ceremonies held in Mexico City

Posted by freelance: Months back, the legislature of Mexico City passed a state law granting same-sex couples the right to marriage and the right adopt children. While many people cheered the fact that a step towards equality in Mexico was made, a lot of conversative citizens protested that this does not make good example to children. Read more: First same-sex
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Contemporary art scene in Mexico City is booming

Posted by freelance: Mexico City was once known for its smog and crime, two qualities that usually do not go with the opening of new art exhibits, since the latter is considered to be an activity reserved for societies that are considered to be civilized and high-class. But surprise surprise, contemporary art here in Mexico City seems to be going in bounds already.
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Mexican president presents tax incentive plan for movies

Posted by freelance: Expect more foreign films to be shot here in Mexico in the coming years after a tax rebate plan gets implemented. This $20-million tax incentive program aims to lure foreign film productions to Mexico and make it Latin America's film production center. Read more: Mexican president presents tax incentive plan for movies [click]
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Ancient Crater in Chixculub

Posted by freelance: One of the mysteries of the planet's prehistory is the sudden demise of the dinosaurs. The dinosaurs, as we all know, used to rule the planet years before primates, including human beings, even surfaced on the planet. It's still being debated what caused this sudden disappearance. Read more: Ancient Crater in Chixculub [click]
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Cafe de Tacuba

Posted by freelance: How many restaurants out there can claim that they have been around in the dining history for nearly a century How many restaurants can say that they've been through a handful of presidents and received a number of very important people throughout the years Read more: Cafe de Tacuba [click]
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About Mexico s New Passport Rule

Posted by freelance: As already mentioned in a previous post about passport regulations in Mexico , the North American country will now require travelers from the US and the Canada to bring in their passports whenever they are going to go into the interiors of Mexico, except in border areas such as Baja California,, where US and Canadian visitors can be there for as
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The New Passport Rule in Mexico

Posted by Website Introductions: Mexico's new federal regulation would not require U.S. and Canadian visitors to have and present their passport when entering the country. Read more: The New Passport Rule in Mexico [click]
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Banking Basics in Mexico

Posted by freelance: Looking forward to opening a bank account in Mexico Fortunately, Mexico allows foreign individuals to open up bank accounts here, although they should only be denominated by either Mexican pesos or US dollars. Still, that already goes a long way towards helping you manage your finances. Read more: Banking Basics in Mexico [click]
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Luxurious Living in Mexico s Top Hotels

Posted by freelance: People go on a vacation in order to relax. Some even go to Mexico in order to indulge and splurge in spending as they reap the fruits of their hard work for the past number of years. We cannot take anything away from these people as long as they've worked hard. We all deserve some rest once in a while. Read more: Luxurious Living in Mexico's
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Be Alone in Morelia

Posted by freelance: There are really times when you just feel like going away alone, because you think that you've been burdened too much by work, studies, an arguments with your loved ones that come once in a while. During this time, you need to assert your place in this world. You need to assume that you still have a private space that you can leave out for
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The Mexican Educational System

Posted by freelance: One of the challenges that a couple has to face once they already settled in a new place like Mexico as expats is the education for their children. Making sure that the quality of instruction is comparable to that back at home is a very complicated issue that they have to contend with even before deciding to settle there. Read more: The Mexican
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Air Travel in Mexico

Posted by freelance: It used to be that flying to Mexico can be prohibitively expensive. Most people then, especially the Americans, would prefer to go to Mexico via car or maybe even the buses, which particularly have a very good system here in Mexico. The reason for the exorbitant rates back then was the monopoly that the national government held with the country's
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The Downside of Being an ESL Teacher in Mexico

Posted by freelance: For a lot of people who have gone here in Mexico in order to experience a new kind of life, teaching English (otherwise known as ESL, or English as Second Languag) to Mexicans, particularly the children, can give you a lot of insight on to the way of life here in Mexico. Read more: The Downside of Being an ESL Teacher in Mexico [click]
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Exploring the Yucatan Peninsula

Posted by freelance: As already mentioned in previous posts, Mexico has always been a favorite destinations among archaeologists because of the vast finds that can be seen in Mexico's numerous ancient locations. Various ancient civilizations have once set their houses in this great nation, and though they are already gone, their remains are still here for further
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Mexico s One-Man Team on Winter Olympics

Posted by Website Introductions: Mexico don't even catch an inch of ice every year but in the recent Winter Olympics in Vancouver, the country did have a one-man delegation. Read more: Mexico's One-Man Team on Winter Olympics [click]
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Same-sex marriage law to be implemented on March 4

Posted by freelance: In as little as two to three weeks, homosexual couples based in Mexico City will be finally able to get married in civil courts. The exact date will be on March 4, after a December 22 approval of a new law allowing same-sex marriages in the Mexican capital, which is actually the first city in Latin America to allow such a ruling. Read more:
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Health Care in Mexico

Posted by freelance: As an expat, it is only natural to get worried about certain things concerning your living in Mexico. Among these concerns are related to health and the quality of living from a hygienic point of view. Oftentimes, people worry about safety and the nearest beach, when in fact, they do not even wonder about the quality of water and healthcare is.
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Mexico needs to diversify partnerships, says Calderon

Posted by freelance: 2009 was a very bad year for Mexico, which saw its own economy plunge by around 6.8 percent in its deepest recession in recent history. Even by global standards, this was a pretty bad recession that was actually worse than the recession experienced by the US economy. Read more: Mexico needs to diversify partnerships, says Calderon [click]
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Weekend Getaway at Playas de Rosarito

Posted by freelance: If you're from South California, chances are you'll gladly cross the border once in a while--especially during holiday weekends--to get some beach fun at the other side of the Mexico-US border. When embarking on these kinds of trips, it is not usual to prepare much because you're still practically near the United States. There are a number of
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to boost Chrysler, Mexico is to build a Fiat 500

Posted by Website Introductions: Of near 130, 000 vehicles per year, is what it is that the CEO of Chrysler is expected to be seeing in production in the country of Mexico. Read more: to boost Chrysler, Mexico is to build a Fiat 500 [click]
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Mexico to host friendly football match against North Korea

Posted by freelance: As I have said over and over again, the World Cup fever is really on. Mexico, along with other countries that have qualified to the World Cup final, are now gearing up to build their national teams and prepare for the world's biggest and most extravagant sporting spectacle. 32 teams will battle it out to find who the world's football champion
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Drug cartel violence in Mexico turning sour

Posted by freelance: One of the things that keep people worried about Mexico is the state of drug use and the drug trade here. The situation has gone so bad that some quarters claim that certain Mexican states are already on the verge of descending into "drug state" status, just like how Colombia was much of a narcotic nation last decade. Read more: Drug cartel
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Mexico seeks UNESCO recognition of its cuisine

Posted by freelance: Nobody can deny the influence of Mexican cuisine unto the global culinary stage. Unfortunately, there'sa and nbsp; big misconception concerning Mexican food. When we talk about Mexican cooking, the usual replies relate to items like nachos, chilis, and grease. While to an extent, this may be valid, Mexican cuisine is not about grease. It's actually
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Marriage Requirements in Mexico

Posted by freelance: Given that Mexico is a popular destination because of its extensive beaches and various vacation options, it's not surprising that the central American nation has also become a famous destination for couples who intend to get wed. This is because the honeymoon destinations are already within their grasps once they are there, so why not wed these
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visiting the Yucatan

Posted by Website Introductions: The Yucatan simply has some very beautifully put together places that are styled in such a decor that one would simply not want to even try to copy what it is that they have been seeing while at this lovely place. Read more: visiting the Yucatan [click]
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Ancient Mexicans First Domesticated Turkeys

Posted by freelance: In a latest study published at the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, it was revealed that about 1,500 years before Christopher Columbus made his epic discovery of the New World, ancient settlers of the Americas already know how to farm animals, of which turkeys have been the first of the ancient settler's poultry. Read more:
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