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Decades of first hand Mexico tourism information from me, "Mexico" Mike Nelson.

Day: August 5, 2022

BANKING IN MEXICO FOR TOURISTS

Banking in Mexico for Tourists

Banking in Mexico is a frustrating topic. I ran into so many roadblocks when trying to figure out how to access my finances in Mexico. This article is a compilation to make banking in Mexico easy for you. This article

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Rebekah Mullinix

5 Myths of Mexico: Debunked

By Rebekah Mullinix After arriving in Mexico and having some personal experiences, I am surprised as to how much misinformation is available on the internet and via word of mouth. This article addresses just a few of the expectations I had,

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TIPS FOR TOURISTS IN MEXICO

Tips for Tourists In Mexico

Keep Valuables Hidden In case you plan on bringing jewelry, electronics, cameras, money, or anything else of significant monetary value, make sure to keep it hidden out of plain sight. Many parts of Mexico are not dangerous for tourists, but

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THE CELL PHONE EXPERIENCE IN MEXICO

The Cell Phone Experience in Mexico

Lots of customers ask about the Cell Phone Experience in Mexico. Since cell phone companies are the equivalent of the Digital Highway’s used car salesmen, we held our noses, rolled up our sleeves, and dove into the morass of cell

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Is It Safe to Travel in Mexico?

The U.S. Department of State updated the Travel Advisory for Mexico on September 8, 2020. Reconsider travel to Mexico due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Mexico due to crime and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel

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HOW TO MAKE A PHONE CALL IN MEXICO

How to Make a Phone Call in Mexico

If you’re heading south of the border it’s important to know how to make a phone call in Mexico.  Check your international dialing and data plans before you leave for your Mexico destination!!!

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CASH IN MEXICO

Cash in Mexico

Is it safe to carry cash in Mexico? OF course it is! But if you need to carry more than $5,000 you should hire a policeman to accompany you

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Zacatecas

The Mexican State of Zacatecas

This north-central state of Mexico borders the Mexican states of Durango, Nuevo Leon, Coahuila, San Luis Potosi, Guanajuato, Nayarit, Jalisco, and Aguascalientes.  Famed for its silver deposits and tourism, Zacatecas is the eighth largest state of Mexico and was admitted as a state in 1823.  Zacatecas draws many visitors with its natural, cultural, and historic attractions.

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VISITING AGUASCALIENTES MEXICO

Visiting Aguascalientes Mexico

In the middle of north-central Mexico, Aguascalientes is a landlocked state that borders Zacatecas and Jalisco.  The name comes from the hot water springs that are prevalent in its region.  Most of the state’s population comes from European ancestry—mainly Spanish and French.  One

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