Photo: Scott Coe / Yucatan Magazine Every year, thousands of Americans, Canadians, and Europeans fall in love with Mexico's Caribbean and Pacific coastlines and start asking the same question: Can I buy property here? The short answer is, yes. The longer answer involves a word that trips up most first-timers but has been quietly making foreign beach house dreams come true … [Read more...] about Can Expats Legally Own Beachfront Property in Mexico? And What the Heck’s Fideicomiso?
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As Puerto Vallarta Flights Return… Should You Go? Yes, of Course. But Play Safe
Photo: Vagamood Sundaze / Unsplash International flights to Puerto Vallarta have resumed after a two-day shutdown triggered by cartel violence across Jalisco state. The disruption followed a Mexican military operation on February 22 that killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). Cartel members responded … [Read more...] about As Puerto Vallarta Flights Return… Should You Go? Yes, of Course. But Play Safe
Los Cabos, Punta Mita, and Tulum Among Hotspots for Vacationing Celebrities in Mexico
Photos: Nobu Hotel Los Cabos Mexico has long been a favorite getaway for the rich and the famous… especially those connected to Hollywood. But where exactly do these A-listers like to spend their downtime? Three luxury destinations in particular stand out for their reputations as the country’s top celebrity magnets: Los Cabos, Punta Mita, … [Read more...] about Los Cabos, Punta Mita, and Tulum Among Hotspots for Vacationing Celebrities in Mexico
Viral Video: Tourist Caught Looting Puerto Vallarta OXXO During Attacks
A video that spread rapidly across social media this week shows a man carrying a Canadian-branded tote bag walking out of a smashed OXXO convenience store in Puerto Vallarta with a bag of items and a jug of water — without paying. The footage, filmed by local bystanders who confronted him, became a flashpoint in a city already shaken by days of cartel violence. The context … [Read more...] about Viral Video: Tourist Caught Looting Puerto Vallarta OXXO During Attacks
World Cup Is Coming. So Is an Airbnb Surge — and Mexico City Isn’t Ready
Requests to have apartments professionally managed as short-term rentals in Mexico City jumped 25% in January compared to the same month last year, according to data from two international property management platforms — a trend that community activists say could intensify the capital's already strained housing market ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer. The figures come … [Read more...] about World Cup Is Coming. So Is an Airbnb Surge — and Mexico City Isn’t Ready