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 […]
Continue ReadingJulia Taylor’s ebook, The Trick is Living Here, is an informative reference on getting settled in Mexico as well as a delight to read. It isn’t everyday that you find a good source of solid, factual information coupled with a wry sense of humor. She has an eye for the surreal, and deftly weaves this talent into […]
Continue ReadingMexico is a large trading partner to both Canada and the US. NAFTA has accelerated this exchange. With the rules and regulations constantly changing, finding your way can be cumbersome. MexConnect Business will make your task simpler. NOTE: This outdated post has been removed. Please use our tags or site search feature to find what […]
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Los perros go everywhere with us, including to Mexico. Milo, a charcoal-hued Standard Poodle, is a veteran of seven such trips. He has reached the summit of the Nevada de Toluca volcano, walked into Guatemala, swum in the Pacific, Gulf and Sea of Cortez, explored the Copper Canyon, and visited almost every state in Mexico. Pancho […]
Continue ReadingSeptember 1996 – Austin, Texas – With the many Mexican nationals who live in the Austin area and with the increase in trade between our countries under NAFTA, the Consulate frequently handles questions from individuals and businesses who need to send money to Mexico. The services described below are common ways to accomplish that goal; […]
Continue ReadingAfter studying many homes here at Lake Chapala, it is interesting to learn to how much electricity each home uses and, more interesting, how much the home owner is paying for their electricity. Electricity is billed in kilowatt-hours (kWh), which is amount of electricity equivalent to using ten 100 watts bulbs continuously for one hour […]
Continue ReadingThe majority of my work involves inspections of homes, however there is a large amount of consulting regarding Mexico real estate where clients need help to promote or sell their property. The rumor mill has produced some odd information lately that really needs to be addressed. One rumor is that the overall real estate market […]
Continue ReadingNo, this is not an article about an additive drug, a quick glib joke or that exposed skin area of the refrigerator repairman’s lower back, as he crouches down in front of you. This article is about masonry cracks; the little fissures that appear in walls, ceilings and floors and cause distress in general for […]
Continue ReadingSalitre is the Spanish term commonly used for masonry “efflorescence.” Salitre is the white powdery stain that forms on the surface of bricks and concrete and can cause the stucco or paint on a wall or tiles on the floor to lift off. It is a common issue for many homes here at Lake Chapala that are made […]
Continue ReadingWe see them in just about every house here at Lake Chapala. Sometimes they are humming and others quietly sit in a corner, showing a little light on. But all are on guard, protecting our electronic devices. They are our electrical surge protectors and they come in various sizes and forms. They are serving an […]
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