Frida Kahlo, one of the most recognized artists in Mexican history, will soon be honored with a museum in Playa del Carmen. The museum will be located at the corner of Playa del Carmen’s popular Fifth Avenue and 8th Street in the heart of the Riviera Maya, which is the same location where the Frida Kahlo restaurant … [Read more...] about Playa del Carmen Will Have a Frida Kahlo Museum in 2017
Living in Mexico
Mexicans Will Soon Travel to Canada Visa-free
Foto: GUSTAVO CAMACHO GLEZ There was some great news delivered to Mexicans last week at the North American Leaders Summit: Canada will be dropping its visa requirements for Mexican visitors starting in December 2016. In Ottawa last Tuesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement alongside Mexican … [Read more...] about Mexicans Will Soon Travel to Canada Visa-free
Lawyers, Notaries and the Purchase Process
This week Top Mexico will be presenting its´ latest webinar entitled ¨Safely Purchasing Property in Mexico¨. I´m sure all of you can´t wait for it to begin, so I will dedicate today´s blog to the subject which I will be speaking about. I´ve included special mention of the role played by your lawyer and the … [Read more...] about Lawyers, Notaries and the Purchase Process
The Mexican Notary Public
The notary public is one of the most important figures that you will deal with when purchasing property in Mexico. They are a public officer constituted by law to serve the public in matters usually concerned with estates, deeds, powers-of-attorney, and foreign and international business. Their main functions are … [Read more...] about The Mexican Notary Public
Americans Vacationing in Mexico More Than Ever
Mexico’s federal tourism authority has reported that over 5.6 million foreigners have visited Mexico during the first quarter of this year. This is an increase of more than half a million compared to the same period a year ago. According to cnsnews.com, Americans are choosing to vacation in Mexico more … [Read more...] about Americans Vacationing in Mexico More Than Ever
Riviera Maya Film Festival Announces First Selection of Films
The Riviera Maya Film Festival has announced the first selection of films for its´5th edition which is to be held from the 24 to 30 of June in Playa del Carmen and Cancun. At a press conference held at the Blue Parrot nightclub organizers of the festival discussed some of the locations, venues and dates in which the … [Read more...] about Riviera Maya Film Festival Announces First Selection of Films
Quintana Roo: The Tourism Giant of Mexico
Quintana Roo has been designated the tourism giant of Mexico. These were the words used by state governor Roberto Borge Angulo at a recent press conference with The Yucatan Times. Borge said that “during the last five years, 51 new hotels have been constructed and 2016 is projected to have at least three more, … [Read more...] about Quintana Roo: The Tourism Giant of Mexico
Testimonial: Charles Tibshirani- Owner of Mexlaw
Charles Tibshirani is the CEO of MEXLAW (International Law Firm in the Riviera Maya) and owner of The Playa Times (Playa del Carmen's only English newspaper). In this interview he describes his experience living and working in Mexico, and his impressions might be the push for you to stop dreaming; and look for your … [Read more...] about Testimonial: Charles Tibshirani- Owner of Mexlaw