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Gringa, Gabacha or just Americana?
Posted: July 29, 2016
MazDee: Apr 13, 2008 Gringa, Gabacha or just Americana? I looked in the language forum for a discussion of the use of these terms, but couldn’t find anything useful to answer a question some of us estranjeros have. A friend (US born but with years of experience in México) says that while gringo is not […]
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Alternatives to the Mexican Postal Service

Posted: June 20, 2020

Posted by Hurley on Marzo 29, 2000 What can you tell me about the mail service from Mexico? I want to use the service to ship small packages back to the USA. Cost? Insurance? Speed? Duty? Any information will be appreciated! Thanks! Hurley Posted by disabel on Marzo 29, 2000 I agree with Bill, look […]

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Headin’ South to Guadalajara from Nogales

Posted: July 15, 2020

Charlie G. Posted by Charlie G. on January 13, 1999 Headin’ South from Nogales (an update) My son and I crossed the border at Nogales yesterday (1/11) and were pleasantly surprised with the efficient system we found at the Mexican immigration and customs station on the loop west of Nogales about 19 miles below the […]

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