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From jungle to wildflowers: How Mexico made me a botanical artist
It all started with a twisted scarlet seedpod … such a beautiful, unexpected thing lying at my feet. Then curiosity set in, and I began to notice the plants around me. Mexico’s amazing plants...
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I moved to Mexico City in my 20s. Here’s what I learned
If you move to Mexico City in your 20s, I hope it becomes a home and not just a destination. I came to Mexico at 25 thinking I was moving abroad one more time. I had already lived outside Spain, so I...
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How to conjugate Spanish verbs and impress your friends
Are you at that point in your language learning where conjugating Spanish verbs — or constructing “doing” words such as running, swimming and cooking — is causing you headaches? Have you realized that,...
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From the archive: Sharing the planet means accepting scorpions and tarantulas
The goal of our “From the Archive” series is to revisit popular stories that capture the unique history and culture of life in Mexico. This Sarah DeVries article — originally published in May 2021 — is...
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From the archive: How do I know it’s a ‘no’? A comprehensive guide for...
The goal of our “From the Archive” series is to revisit popular stories that capture the unique history and culture of life in Mexico. This Sarah DeVries article — originally published in November 2024...
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‘Confidently Wrong About Tipping in Mexico’: A new podcast from MND
Many people say religion, abortion and politics are topics one should avoid discussing in public. I think I would add tipping to that list! Tipping, both in Mexico and the U.S., was a pretty...
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MND Local: Puerto Vallarta wants answers to municipal payroll allegations
Last week, I wrote about Puerto Vallarta’s municipal payroll as part of my weekly roundup of local stories. It generated quite a bit of interest, and, more importantly, a lot of questions. So, I went...
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From the archive: To friend or not to friend other expats in Mexico?
The goal of our “From the Archive” series is to revisit popular stories that capture the unique history and culture of life in Mexico. This Sarah DeVries article — originally published in February 2025...
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From the archive: Learning Spanish? Don’t be shy or afraid of making mistakes
The goal of our “From the Archive” series is to revisit popular stories that capture the unique history and culture of life in Mexico. This Sarah DeVries article, for example — originally published in...
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Activists rally to stop luxury project on Yucatán dunes
A proposed luxury real estate development along a protected beach community in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula has sparked protests and backlash online. It’s the latest in a string of projects that...
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‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast: What one man’s heart surgery story reveals about...
“Confidently Wrong” is back with a new episode from Mexico News Daily, and this time we are doing a deep dive into the realities of receiving urgent healthcare in Mexico. In an earlier episode, we...
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3 foreign teenagers reflect on growing up in Mexico
If you’re a regular Mexico News Daily reader, there’s a good chance you’ve considered moving to Mexico, already have or know someone who is living there. If that’s the case, you’ve probably read...
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From the archive: How to deal with Mexican sidewalks — A comprehensive guide...
The goal of our “From the Archive” series is to revisit popular stories that capture the unique history and culture of life in Mexico. This Sarah DeVries article, for example — originally published in...
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The lessons on living a good life you learn in Mexico
Moving to another country is exciting, but it’s also a highly effective way of discovering just how little control you actually have over your life. I’ve lived in Mexico for almost six years now, and I...
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From the archive: How to whistle like a true Mexican
The goal of our “From the Archive” series is to revisit popular stories that capture the unique history and culture of life in Mexico. This Sarah DeVries article — originally published in January 2025...
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Known from scratch: Moving to Mexico and finding a new way to belong
I turned 65 in mid-July, at a dinner that ran well past the hour I would normally have called it a night. I have never made much of my birthday. I am an introvert by long habit, the kind of person who...
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Why don’t more foreign tourists come to Central Mexico? MND’s journalism...
Nine weeks ago I set out on a mission. I had just arrived in Mexico for a journalism internship in San Miguel de Allende, and was trying to figure out why more foreigners — especially Americans — don’t...
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Opinion: Does it feel safe to go to school in the United States after growing...
My first article explored my transition from Mexican schools to American ones. Today, I want to address the question I am asked most often, having been raised and schooled in Mexico: Is it safe for...
View ArticleMexico and My Money: Take our 5-minute survey!
Have you participated in our latest survey? On Saturday, we launched a new 20-question anonymous survey to help our readers and the Mexico-based foreign community at large feel more confident about...
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Supply-demand squeeze could push Mexico home prices up 8% by the end of 2026
Home prices in Mexico could increase by as much as 7% to 8% by the end of 2026, according to Fitch Ratings’ most recent Global Housing and Mortgage Outlook (GHMO) 2026, driven by a persistent imbalance...
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