Mexico A Traveler's Tools for Living Like a Local

Name: Mexico A Traveler's Tools for Living Like a Local
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ISBN: 9781566913515

ISBN-10: 1566913519

ISBN-13: 9781566913515

Edition: 2002

Authors: Ken Luboff

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This guide discusses Mexico's history, economy and culture and describes destinations from bustling colonial towns like San Miquel de Allende to beachfront cities like Puerto Vallarta.

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List price: $17.95
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing
Publication date: 11/27/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 257
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.07" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.946

Introduction
Welcome to Mexico	p. 3
Au Overview of Mexico	p. 11
Topography and Population	p. 12
Attitude Toward Foreigners	p. 13
Economy	p. 14
Environmental Issues	p. 15
Crime	p. 16
Politics	p. 17
Education	p. 18
Cuisine	p. 18
Cultural Oddities	p. 21
Planning Your Fact-Finding Trip	p. 25
Suggested Itinerary	p. 26
Tour Groups	p. 28
Clothing and Supplies	p. 29
Money	p. 30
Bargaining	p. 31
Rental Cars	p. 32
A Few Hotels	p. 32
Mexican Culture
Se Hakla Espanol?	p. 39
Mexico's People and Culture	p. 45
Rules of Etiquette	p. 47
Mexico's Poor	p. 49
Getting the Job Done	p. 50
Finding Your Niche	p. 52
Mexico's History	p. 55
Pre-Colombian Residents	p. 56
The Aztecs and the Spanish Invasion	p. 57
Spanish Rule	p. 60
Independence	p. 61
Revolution	p. 62
Daily Life
Keeping in Touch	p. 67
Telephone Service	p. 67
Internet	p. 69
Mail	p. 70
Money Matters	p. 73
Buy or Rent?	p. 75
Taxes	p. 76
Banking	p. 77
Federal Benefits	p. 79
Wills	p. 79
Funny Money	p. 80
Hiring Help	p. 82
Shifting Perspectives	p. 84
Staying Healthy	p. 85
Traveling Healthy	p. 86
Medicine	p. 88
Health Insurance	p. 89
Health-care Alternatives	p. 90
Smoking	p. 90
Alcoholics Anonymous	p. 91
Staying Healthy in Life	p. 91
Getting Around	p. 93
Driving in Mexico	p. 93
Driving Across the Border	p. 94
Auto Insurance	p. 95
Aduana (Customs)	p. 96
Auto Import Laws	p. 97
Road Safety	p. 98
Gas	p. 99
Repairs and Maintenance	p. 100
Road Signs	p. 101
Maps	p. 102
Green Angels	p. 102
Driving in Mexico City	p. 102
Car Rentals	p. 103
Traveling by Air	p. 103
Traveling by Bus	p. 104
Traveling by Train	p. 105
Taxis	p. 105
Moving In
Making the Move	p. 109
FM3	p. 110
FM2	p. 111
Shipping Household Items	p. 112
Moving with Children	p. 113
Moving with Pets	p. 114
Senior Citizen Card	p. 115
A Roof Over Your Head	p. 117
Buying	p. 117
Fideicomiso	p. 121
Ejidos	p. 122
Building	p. 122
Renting	p. 124
Prime Living Locations	p. 127
Lake Chapala Area	p. 128
Puerto Vallarta	p. 128
San Miguel de Allende	p. 129
Cuernavaca	p. 130
Mazatlan	p. 130
Lake Chapala Area	p. 133
History	p. 135
How to Get There	p. 136
The Foreign Community	p. 137
Real Estate	p. 137
Renting	p. 140
Market Basket	p. 140
Keeping in Touch	p. 142
Publications	p. 142
Money	p. 143
Medical Services	p. 143
Social Life	p. 144
Arts and Recreation	p. 144
Dining and Nightlife	p. 145
Community and Volunteer Organizations	p. 146
Environmental Concerns	p. 146
Puerto Vallarta	p. 149
History	p. 151
How to Get There	p. 152
The Foreign Community	p. 152
Real Estate	p. 153
Renting	p. 156
Market Basket	p. 156
Keeping in Touch	p. 157
Publications	p. 157
Money	p. 157
Medical Services	p. 158
Getting Around the City	p. 158
Arts and Recreation	p. 158
Dining and Nightlife	p. 160
Community and Volunteer Organizations	p. 160
San Miguel de Allende	p. 163
History	p. 165
How to Get There	p. 166
The Foreign Community	p. 167
Real Estate	p. 168
Renting	p. 171
Market Basket	p. 171
Keeping in Touch	p. 172
Publications	p. 173
Money	p. 174
Medical Services	p. 174
Arts and Recreation	p. 175
Dining and Nightlife	p. 177
Community and Volunteer Organizations	p. 178
Cuernauaca	p. 181
History	p. 183
How to Get There	p. 184
The Foreign Community	p. 185
Real Estate	p. 186
Renting	p. 187
Market Basket	p. 187
Keeping in Touch	p. 188
Publications	p. 188
Medical Services	p. 188
Getting Around the City	p. 189
Arts and Recreation	p. 189
Dining and Nightlife	p. 190
Community and Volunteer Organizations	p. 191
Mazatlau	p. 195
History	p. 197
How to Get There	p. 197
The Foreign Community	p. 199
Real Estate	p. 199
Renting	p. 201
RV Parks and Marinas	p. 201
Market Basket	p. 202
Communications	p. 203
Publications	p. 203
Money	p. 203
Medical Services	p. 204
Getting Around the City	p. 204
Arts and Recreation	p. 204
Dining and Nightlife	p. 206
Community and Volunteer Organizations	p. 207
Other Prime Locations	p. 209
Guadalajara, Jalisco	p. 209
San Carlos, Sonora	p. 211
Patzcuaro, Michoacan	p. 212
Oaxaca, Oaxaca	p. 213
Manzanillo, Colima	p. 215
Guanajuato, Guanajuato	p. 216
Cabo San Lucas	p. 217
Earning a Living
Working in Mexico	p. 223
Working Papers	p. 225
Business Taxes	p. 226
Maquiladoras	p. 227
Labor Force	p. 228
Volunteer Work	p. 229
Appendix
Useful Resowrces	p. 233
The States of Mexico	p. 233
Newspapers	p. 233
Newsletters	p. 235
Magazines	p. 236
Books	p. 237
Internet Sites	p. 238
U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico	p. 238
U.S. Consular Agents in Mexico	p. 239
Mexican Government Tourism Offices in the U.S.	p. 240
Mexican Embassy and Consulates in the United States	p. 240
Mexican Trade Commission Offices in the United States	p. 243
National Holidays and Celebrations	p. 243
Index	p. 245
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