Here are some amazing pieces of Mexican art that cover many walls in Tulum! The word Zama which means City of Dawn in the Maya language is also commonly believed to be the ancient name of Tulum. Tulum was also referred to as the walled city due to its location perched on the cliffs above the Caribbean […]
Meet Dr. Jorge Torres
My number 1 goal as a physician is to keep you from harm’s way. If you or one of your loved ones is ever in need of a doctor in the Riviera Maya give me a call and let me know how I can help you. Nothing is more important to me than your health, […]
Preparing a Mexican Will
In Mexico, there is no legal requirement to have a will which is why many Americans and Canadians waffle over creating one. However, just like it is north of the border, the main reason you should create a will is to protect a surviving spouse or heir. Mexican laws governing transfer of property is different […]
What To Do When a Loved One Passes Away in Mexico
If you are a U.S. or Canadian citizen living in Mexico, you should educate yourself and your family of the steps involved when you or your loved one passes away in Mexico. The main parties involved will be your local hospital, the funeral home and your nearest U.S. or Canadian Consulate. The first step is to choose […]
Things NOT to Bring to Mexico
Whether you are just visiting Mexico or making the move as an expat there are some things you will want to leave at home. There are the obvious things like guns (you must have a special permit for those) and illicit drugs, medical marijuana is included in that category and Mexico doesn’t recognize those US […]
How To File A Mexico Homeowners Insurance Claim with Mexico on my Mind
Mexico on My Mind offers Mexico homeowners insurance brokered by U.S. based specialists who deliver English / Spanish written policies you are accustomed to. Property insurance policies in Mexico are indeed different from policies sold in the U.S. and Canada. The policy wording is different and the types of coverage are different. For instance, things you […]
Investing in Single Premium Investment Annuities
An annuity serves as guaranteed income for those who want to supplement their retirement fund while living abroad. The advantage to an annuity is it’s guaranteed monthly income. The disadvantage is that you will not have access to your investment in the form of “one lump sum” without penalties. However, if the idea of having a guaranteed […]
Annuities To Fund Your Retirement
An annuity is a life insurance product that pays out income after age 59.5. The major draw of fixed annuities these days are the guaranteed interest rates and guarantee of income for life and/or, period certain. The size of your payments are determined by a variety of factors, including how much you invest and the […]
Fideicomiso Still In Effect, Foreign Investment Flourishing
The Purpose of the Fideicomiso In 1917, Mexico’s government created a constitutional law, Article 24, that would keep foreigners from buying up and owning outright, the nearly 5,800 miles of coastline on the Pacific, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean as well as areas along land borders between the U.S., Belize and Guatemala. At […]
Baja Norte & Sonora
Northwest Mexico, including “Baja California Norte” and the Mexican state of Sonora are bordered by the U.S. states of California, Arizona and New Mexico. The Mexican state of Chihuahua is to the east, and Sinaloa is to the south. Although these are “border” areas, they are safe places in Mexico, inviting, and full of exciting […]