Our Visa Process to Live in Mexico
**This post has been updated with 2020 requirements from the Mexican government, but still retains our experience getting a visa the first and second year.** Getting a visa to live full-time in Mexico takes time and some exhausting work. Many people live in Mexico part time especially from the Northern states to escape winter. This is because the regular tourist…
New Year’s Eve Celebration with Mexican Hospitality
Many of you probably had big plans to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Maybe it was a beach barbeque in Australia, skiing in Switzerland or one that we’ve talked about doing; celebrating in the Puerto del Sol of Madrid eating our 12 grapes at midnight. We, on the other hand, did not have any plans for the last night of the…
Food Tours and Cooking Classes by Epicurean Expats
We are proud to announce Epicurean Expats Food Tours in Queretaro and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. We offer a wide range of food and cooking experiences for all levels of knowledge and experience in either a one-day or two-day format. The tours can be custom tailored to your specific interests as time and scheduling allow. What sets us apart…
The Perfect Gifts for Wine Lovers
Wine lovers love to share their passion of wine with us. It could be a bottle of Rioja Gran Reserva from Spain or an Italian Barolo from their summer road trip through Piedmont. Wine lovers are picky and while they will smile and be happy with any gift, you want to get them something more memorable, maybe even useful. So…
Hisa Franko in Residence in Madrid
We were thrilled to receive a notification from the Worlds Fifty Best Restaurants during our month long European vacation that Ana Ros was bringing her world renowned restaurant, Hisa Franko, to Madrid for a residency at the NH Hotel while we would be visiting. Within moments we had reservations on what would be the last night of the event, December…
Can I Drink the Water in Mexico? -And Other Cultural Expectations
Living in Mexico gives us a very different perspective than when we were on vacation. Common questions that were once in our heads have been answered and incorporated into our daily lives. When people come to visit, we are a little surprised by some of the questions about Mexico like ” Can I drink the water?” and “Is the ice…
San Miguel Restaurants with a View
San Miguel de Allende may be known as an artist community and expat haven, but the town is also known for it’s incredible restaurants. Mexican cuisine reigns in this colorful town with regional specialties from the Yucatan and Oaxaca. But for those with more finicky palates, or for locals who just want something different, international cuisine from pizza to sushi…
Wine Tours by Epicurean Expats
Mexico has been making wine longer than any other country in the Americas, a full 242 years longer than the oldest winery in the United States. But for social, religious and govermental reasons wine has not been fully embraced by the native population. This country has been a tequila, brandy and beer culture for hundreds of years as these are…
Your Car Maintenance and Ownership Questions Answered
The freedom to explore the country with your own set of wheels is exhilarating, but just like with all things, it does come with a certain amount of responsibility. Car maintenance and ownership in Mexico is not much different than the United States, but there a few adjustments. Gas is not self-serve, registration is not during your birthday month…
Amealco, a Pueblo Magico of Waterfalls and Maria Dolls
Amealco de Bonfil is one of the oldest towns in the state of Queretaro and is one of the newest on the list of pueblos magicos. Founded in 1538, Amealco de Bonfil is a place of history and tradition, agriculture and waterfalls. Amealco de Bonfil is located a few minutes from the state border of Queretaro and the State of…
