One of the busiest holidays of the year in Mexico is the religious time known as Semana Santa, or Holy Week. By Sue Bell Mexico is a country of celebrations and festivals. In February, we were treated to the days-long celebration that is Carnaval, and it was a great time all around. Next up on … Continue reading...
Carnaval in La Paz is celebrated with gusto, and there is something for everyone to enjoy. As most people know, Mexico is a very Catholic country and, for people of the Catholic Faith, the 6 weeks before Easter are marked by a somber time of reflection and penance known as Lent. It begins on Ash … Continue reading...
International Annual Private Health Insurance vs. Mexican Annual Private Health Insurance: Which One is Right for You? by Michael Keller, M&M Insurance MX This article was provided by Michael Keller of M&M Insurance MX. If you have questions about any of the information in the article, … Continue reading...
Don’t let the heat slow you down. Here’s how locals and full-time residents spend the summer months in La Paz. When the weather starts to heat up in spring, our winter visitors often ask, what is it like during summer in La Paz? Those of us who live in La Paz year-round smile and say, it’s our … Continue reading...
Before you make the move, here are some tips to help you prepare for living in La Paz La Paz, Baja California, Mexico has become a popular destination for visitors and expats looking to retire from around the world, and it's not hard to see why. With its desert/ocean climate, beautiful beaches, … Continue reading...
Take these steps to ensure a smooth transition to your new Baja life Congratulations, you’ve finalized the purchase of your new La Paz area home! If you’ve been following our prior two articles in this series, you’ve found your dream home, and successfully navigated the purchase process. Now, you … Continue reading...
You found the perfect La Paz area home to buy. Now what? After a successful La Paz area house hunting trip, you found the place you want to buy. Now it’s time to make an offer that will secure the property. While the process is similar to that in the US and Canada, there are some differences that … Continue reading...
Here are a few things you will need to know to make sure your offer goes smoothly. You’ve been browsing listings on the La Paz MLS. Maybe you’ve already visited La Paz, rented a home here for a time, and decided that this is a place you’d like to call home, for at least part of the year, if not … Continue reading...
This local spot serves up tasty carnitas in a shady garden setting By Fern Corraini Back in my home country of Canada, local pork producers once came up with a campaign to encourage folks to “Put Pork on Your Fork”. No such campaign is needed here in El Centenario, where locals in the know put … Continue reading...
A local consultant can help you set up utilities, bank accounts, phone service and more. When you first move to La Paz, getting everyday things done, such as signing up for utilities, paying property taxes, getting a local phone number, or signing up for a Mexican bank account can seem daunting, … Continue reading...
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