Is Mexico Phasing Out Cash? Inside the Growing Push to Go Digital at Gas Stations and Toll Roads
In a country where cash has long been king, Mexico may be approaching a turning point. As President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum prepares to take office, conversations around modernizing the country’s payment systems are gaining traction—particularly at everyday touchpoints like gas stations and highway toll booths. While no official nationwide mandate has been enacted to eliminate cash, […]
The world is paying more for gas… Mexico isn’t. Why?
Gas prices are climbing across the globe — fast. From the United States to Europe, drivers are feeling the squeeze as oil markets react to rising tensions in the Middle East. Prices have surged, headlines are heating up, and uncertainty is back at the pump. But in Mexico, something very different is happening. While much […]
March 21 in Mexico: Why Benito Juárez Is Still Celebrated Across the Country
MEXICO — Every year on March 21, people across Mexico take a moment to celebrate one of the country’s most respected historical figures: Benito Juárez. You’ll see his name everywhere — on schools, parks, streets, and even on the 20-peso bill. But for many visitors and even younger generations, the question often comes up: Who […]
Los Cabos Sets World Record for the Longest Sashimi in the World at Sashimi Fest 2026
Los Cabos, Baja California Sur — March 14, 2026 In a spectacular culinary celebration that blended local seafood, tourism, and community pride, Los Cabos has officially made history by creating the longest sashimi in the world during the 2026 Sashimi Fest. The announcement was made during a live event hosted by the Ayuntamiento de Los […]
Staying in Mexico Too Long? You Could Be Denied Your Next 180 Days
For years, many foreigners living in Baja California Sur relied on what locals casually called the “180-day reset.” The strategy was simple: enter Mexico as a tourist, stay the maximum six months, take a quick trip back to the United States, and return for another 180-day stay. For a long time, it worked. But in […]
No Clock Changes Here — Why Mexico (Mostly) Ditched Daylight Saving Time
If you woke up in Los Cabos this week feeling unusually… calm, you’re not imagining it. While millions of people across the United States and other countries were busy losing an hour of sleep and resetting every clock in the house, Mexico quietly skipped the chaos altogether. That’s right — Mexico no longer observes daylight […]