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

Day: September 4, 2022

COVID TRAVEL MEXICO 2022

Covid Travel Mexico 2022

How is COVID Going to Affect My Mexico Travel?  Mexico has some of the most lenient Covid restrictions, which makes it easier for tourists to visit, but that doesn’t mean Mexico isn’t taking Covid-19 seriously. I have to admit, when

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Qualitas Car Claim in Mexico

Getting in a Car Wreck in Mexico

The thing I dreaded most happened: we got in a car wreck in Mexico. Since this was the first time, I was nervous and did not know what to expect. Thankfully it was a very small incident. When I was pulling out of the parking lot, I side-swiped the car parked to my left.

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Green Angels and Mexico Mike Nelson

Green Angels

The Green Angels started in 1960 when driving tourists were the kings of tourism. There were no toll roads, and most highways were two-lane.  Gas stations were few. In response to these conditions and to improve the perception of safety

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Car accident damage in Mexico

Hit and Run Mexico

Being involved in a car crash is bad enough, but having the other driver flee the scene is even worse. Worst of all is being involved in a Hit and Run.

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Toll Road Mexico

Toll Roads in Mexico

If you are new to driving in Mexico, you may not be aware of the huge change the advent of toll roads in Mexico made to driving tourism. I was driving around before there were toll roads, and am still

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Blockade Ocosingo

Blockades in Mexico

Driving in Mexico is certainly different from driving in the USA. One unexpected condition is blockading. Blockades in Mexico are a common form of protesting and are something to be aware of when driving through Mexico. Unfortunately, blockades as well as other driving conditions in Mexico, are completely unpredictable.  There is no announcement or much knowledge about when or where a blockade will occur. Mexico has a history of political unrest, especially around election time.

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Retired Ex-pat in Durango

Residente Temporal (FM3) Visa

You apply for the Residente Temporal immigration visa at a consulate in the USA or Canada. You get a temporary travel permit stamp on your passport when approved, but the FM3 is not issued until you apply at the Migracion office in your new home in Mexico. This is good for only 30 days from the day you cross the border.

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towing an airstream in Mexico

Towing in Mexico

Here are some important things to note when you are towing in Mexico.  Special thanks to Charles Lundy from Mexico Insurance Services for the info. 

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Semana Santa Mexico

Semana Santa

Semana Santa is “Holy Week,” – which is also “The Passion”. In the United States, we celebrate it as Easter, you know, with the Bunnies that lay chocolate eggs.

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