✏️ MexicoFlow — Settle In, Branch Out

Exploring Mexico, One Week at a Time

Hola amigos! Mexico isn’t just a place to live — it’s a place to keep exploring. From major concerts to seasonal dishes, here’s what’s happening now across the country.

🎤 Need-to-Know Update

Rod Stewart Live in CDMX — October 7, 2025

Rock legend Rod Stewart returns to Mexico City for a special performance at Palacio de los Deportes. Expect an evening of classic hits and stadium-level energy. Tickets are moving fast for this stop on his international tour.

🎭 Cultural Highlights This Fall

Festival Internacional Cervantino — Guanajuato (October)

Mexico’s biggest arts celebration is back with:

Live music & orchestras
Theatre & contemporary dance
Street performances & visual arts
Events across Guanajuato’s historic center

A must for culture lovers.

Tierra de los Muertos — Oaxaca (Oct 24–26)

A unique fusion of:

Electronic music
Art installations
Día de Muertos traditions

An immersive nighttime experience set in Oaxaca’s most atmospheric season.

💱 Money Matters

Always Select “Charge in Pesos”

When paying by card in Mexico, never choose USD at the terminal.
Selecting USD triggers dynamic currency conversion, allowing the merchant’s bank to set a much worse exchange rate — typically 3–5% higher than your bank’s.

🏵️ Mexico Living Tip

Weekend Travel Hack

If you live in CDMX, Querétaro, Guadalajara, Puebla, or Monterrey, weekend bus travel is one of the best-kept expat secrets.

Premium bus lines:

ETN
Primera Plus
ADO / ADO GL / ADO Platino

offer:

Wide reclining seats
Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Onboard restrooms
USB power
Online booking with foreign cards

Door-to-door, it’s often faster and cheaper than flying.

🛡 Health & Insurance Highlight

Topic: Short-Term Emergency Medical Insurance for Travelers

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🌍 City Spotlight: Puebla, Puebla

Walkability: High in Centro Histórico
Cost: $$
Health Access: Excellent (Hospital Ángeles Puebla, UPAEP)

Why Expats Love It:

UNESCO-recognized cuisine
Stunning colonial architecture
Safe, vibrant historic center
Lively cafés, museums & markets

Puebla blends beauty, culture, and comfort — perfect for travelers and long-term residents.

🥑 Food of the Week: Chiles en Nogada

Puebla’s most iconic seasonal dish (available August–September):

Fire-roasted poblano peppers
Filled with spiced fruit-and-meat picadillo
Covered with walnut nogada sauce
Topped with pomegranate seeds

It’s as beautiful as it is delicious — a celebration of Mexico on a plate.

📜 This Week in Mexico’s History

September 23, 1965 — The Student-Led Uprising in Madera, Chihuahua

Teachers and students took up arms against government repression, marking the beginning of Mexico’s rural guerrilla movement. This moment remains a key chapter in the nation’s social activism history.

⚖️ Legal & Residency Corner

Bringing Pets Into Mexico

If traveling from the U.S. or Canada, you no longer need a veterinary certificate to enter Mexico with cats or dogs.

Requirements:

Pets must appear healthy
Pets must be free of parasites
Airlines may require additional documents — check before flying

Simplified rules make it easier for expat pet parents to relocate or travel seasonally.

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🌸 Fun Fact

The cempasúchil (marigold) used in Día de Muertos altars is known as “flor de los 400 pétalos.”
Ancient Mexicans believed its vibrant color and scent guided spirits back to their families.

📬 Closing Signature

Stay safe & enjoy the journey,
Brett LaMar
Senior Insurance Broker for Expats in Mexico

📱 WhatsApp: +52 322 274 0391
📧 brett.l@expatinsurance.com
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