Living in Mexico
Mexico facts
OFFICIAL NAME: United Mexican States
FORM OF GOVERNMENT: Republic of federated states
CAPITAL: Mexico City
POPULATION: 120,286,655
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Spanish
MONEY: Peso
AREA: 1,964,375 square kilometers
MAJOR MOUNTAIN RANGES: Sierra Madre
Best Mexican Street Foods – Tasty, Spicy & Irresistible
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Day of the Dead
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What’s it like to live in Chelem?
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Move to Mexico
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Mexican drinks: all the best Mexican drinks
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Pros and Cons of Living in Mexico
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Things to do in Merida
Things to do in Merida the safest city in Mexico Merida, the vibrant capital city of Yucatan state in Mexico, is a cultural hub and […]
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25 Best day trips from Merida Mexico
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Visiting Ancient Dzibilchaltun Merida
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Things to do in Campeche: Mexico’s cotton candy city
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The Phenomenal Mayan Ruins of Uxmal
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Top 10 tips for living in the Yucatan Mexico gulfside
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Yucatan Food – deliciously earthy, hot and smoky
Yucatan Food – deliciously earthy, hot and smoky Mexican and Yucatecan foods are very different. Yucatecan cuisine has been strongly influenced by…
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What are those gorgeous Mexican embroidered dresses called?
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Top six things to do in Mexico’s Stunning Yucatan Peninsula
Top Six Things to do in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula Mexico has long been a favourite travel destination among international travellers. To be more…
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Palace of the Phalluses Mexico: Templo de los Falos
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Mysterious Aluxes the little people of Mexico Mayan Legends
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Visit the Lucas Galvez Market
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