How You Can Get Involved In Your Community in Mexico

Picture of Children of the Angel Tree Program, in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, State of Guerrero, Mexico (photo slide presentation on link below)

Here is a great link that will give you a good idea of ways to get involved in your community in Mexico. Below are two unique non-profit groups, out of the 11 listed on the 'Another Day in Paradise' web site, in the Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa region of Mexico that offer wonderful services to its community.

Hablando Menos, Amando Mas A. C.
Hablando Menos, Amando Mas, means “Speaking Less, Loving More”. The goal at hand is to construct a home for seniors who have been abandoned and who are at risk living on their own. [LINK]

S.O.S. Bahia, A.C.
Local non-profit group dedicated to the rescue and long-term preservation of the ecological integrity of the Bay of Zihuatanejo. [LINK]

Click here for the full list of ideas.

Update: Changes in Mexican Migratory Law

Today I found a very important piece of information for those expats and retirees that live abroad in Mexico. Recently, changes were made in the Mexican immigration law...
As the article states, "The new classification of Temporary Resident is equivalent to the old Inmigrante status, but will include some foreigners who previously fell into the category of No-Inmigrante and will exclude some foreigners who previously were classified as Inmigrante. The section of the law that follows explains, the figure of Temporary Resident ...Click here for the full breakdown of the new law by Solomon Freimuth, an American citizen resident in Mexico, who is currently pursuing a Law Degree and is part of the firm CHF Calderón & Asociados in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

World Travel Awards - Ready to Vote?!

Click here to vote in the world travel awards - world (and Mexico-U.S.) travelers welcome to vote for a variety of awards, such as leading hotel brand, leading airline and responsible tourism award - make sure to take a look at the official website where you can check out pictures and quotes from the ceremony. Last call for Central America is September 7th, 2011

Mexico's Coconuts: Beat the Heat

Did you know that heart disease is absent among people that consume coconut on a regular basis? Check out this article from Mexico Connect that explains how you can enjoy a Mexican coconut as a flavorful way to beat the heat this summer.

Mexico: A Traveler's Literary Companion

Here is a wonderful literary companion that will delight anyone interested in reading about what Mexico really offers its visitors.

Mexico has long been the top travel destination for Americans, due to its beautiful beaches, warm weather, friendly people, interesting cultural and historic sites, affordability and convenient geographic location. "Mexico: A Traveler's Literary Companion" is a wonderful book that gives a complete scope of stories written by 'some of Mexico's finest contemporary writers of fiction and literary prose.' It's the first time that stories have been translated to English , so check it out and get your hands on this new, must-have travel companion.

Tip: Why not wait to read it in Mexico? You'd get a much richer view of what the book talks about.

New AARP Internet Radio Player

If you have a hard time finding music from our time, good oldies, soothing jazz, or classic rock...welcome the new, free service from AARP: the AARP Internet Radio Player. The best part is you can listen right from your computer, while reading the paper, looking at your favorite webpages online, and from anywhere in the world, including Riviera Nayarit.

As AARP puts it: The new radio player has been programmed with 18 music stations specifically for AARP.org visitors. Whatever your taste — rock, R&B, country, jazz, classical, Latin, gospel — there’s a station for you, full of classics, favorites and handpicked fresh sounds. It’s easy to use and it’s free.

Go here to click on link that will launch the Internet Radio Player

Top 10 Colonial Cities to Visit in Mexico

Mexico is probably the country in Latin America with the most beautiful colonial cities. I bet you'd like to know the 10 ten best colonial cities to visit in Mexico. According to International Living, San Miguel de Allende, or San Miguel for short, stands out as the number one city for its fun, dynamic ambiance, full of history and culture. See what other beautiful colonial cities made it on the list.

Mexico Real Estate: 5 Most Important Changes in the Past 10 Years

For many Americans, the trip abroad to buy real estate in a foreign country was a time of nervousness and anxiety. Would the people speak English? How would we know if we were getting a good deal? Would they try to trick us, thinking we were just another pair of gringos?

The situation today is very different. Over the past decade, the Mexican real estate field has become better and better for expat buyers. It has become more professionalized, with the creation of the Mexican Association for Real Estate Professionals, more accesible, due to important improvements in the country's infraestructure and there are increasingly attractive ludic activities and services. A very different place to buy a home nowadays, see what 5 game-changing fixes the Mexican real estate field has made over the past decade.

Click here.

The Most Beautiful Destinations in North America

Would you like to see the most beautiful destinations in North America? High on the list of must-see destinations is Tulum, Mexico. Tulum is a Pre-Columbian Mayan city in the Yucatan Peninsula that offers a beautiful landscape and is becoming a new tourist destination with its mix of beach and culture. Lush natural vistas mixed with dramatic Mayan ruins create a one-of-a-kind location.

The best part is it's only a few hours away from Riviera Nayarit.Click here to see the rest of the pictures!