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Expat Examines the Pros and Cons of Living in Mexico
 International Living
Regardless of how much expats brag about their lives in their chosen overseas destination, the truth is that no country is perfect. Every country has pros and cons, and Mexico is no exception. Here are a few of the pros and cons one expat discovered while living in Mexico.
Mexico's 10 Dirtiest Beaches are on the Pacific Coast
 Mexico News Daily
According to the Federal Environment Secretariat (Semarnat), although all Mexican beaches are currently within acceptable pollution levels, there are 10 in the states of Guerrero, Nayarit and Michoacán that are on the brink of becoming unsuitable for recreational enjoyment.
 Guadalajara Hosts 25th Int'l Mariachi & Charro Festival
 BanderasNews.com
One of the most important cultural events of the year in Guadalajara, the birthplace of Mexico's Mariachi and Charro traditions, is the International Mariachi & Charro Festival. In 2018, the festival celebrates 25 years with festivities at various venues in and around the city, Aug 20-Sept 2.
Traditional Corn Festival in Jala, Nayarit, August 6–15
 María Francesca
Every year during the first two weeks of August, the annual Sweet Corn Festival in Jala, Nayarit, a region where the largest corncobs in the world are grown, gives everyone a chance to experience a very Mexican tradition. This year's festival is taking place August 6th–15th.
New US Travel Advisories Exempt Mexico Tourist Spots
 Travel Pulse
On July 16, 2018, the U.S. State Department issued an update for its travel advisory to Mexico by deeming all major tourism destinations safe. Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Los Cabos, Riviera Maya, San Miguel de Allende, Guadalajara and Mexico City, have no travel restrictions.
Southwest Launches Int'l Shipping Service to Mexico
 Air Cargo News
Southwest Airlines Cargo has officially launched its international shipping operation with services to Mexico City. Later this summer, the carrier intends to expand services further by adding the ability to ship between the US and Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, and Cabo San Lucas/Los Cabos.
T+L Names San Miguel de Allende the World's Top City
 BanderasNews.com
Three Mexican cities have made Travel + Leisure magazine's list of the world's top 15 cities for 2018 and San Miguel de Allende has ranked No. 1 for the second year in a row. Oaxaca City moved into second place from last year's sixth, and Mexico City returns to the list, placing 11th.
Baby Hippo a Star Attraction at the Guadalajara Zoo
 BanderasNews.com
Housing over 2,000 animals, the Guadalajara Zoo has been widely considered the most important zoological park in Latin America with respect to species population since 1998. Today, 'Beto,' a 56-kilo (123-pound) hippopotamus calf, is fast becoming the facility's main attraction.
Yucatan Peninsula 'Mayan Train' Project Back on Track
 BanderasNews.com
According to senator-elect José Luis Pech Várguez of Quintana Roo construction on a new rail line for the high-speed train that will connect some of the most popular tourism destinations in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula will begin in 2019 and should take about six years to fully complete.
Oaxaca-Puebla Reserve a UNESCO World Heritage Site
 Mexico News Daily
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has declared the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán valley a mixed heritage site, the second to be designated in Mexico. Encompassing 30 municipalities in Oaxaca and 21 in Puebla, the valley boasts the richest biodiversity in all of North America.
6th Playa Platanitos Sea Turtle Festival, July 21-22
 Banderas News Team
Turtle nesting and release season has begun on the beaches of the Riviera Nayarit and with it comes the 6th Sea Turtle Festival, a family-friendly event set to be held in Playa Platanitos, a small coastal town in the municipality of Compostela, from July 21-22, 2018.
Mexico Continues to Grow as LGBTQ Travel Destination
 Travel Pulse
Mexico's LGBTQ National Association of Trade and Tourism revealed there are more than 9.5 million LGBTQ travelers visiting Mexico annually. Puerto Vallarta, Cancun and Riviera Maya are the most popular thanks to their gay community-focused cultural and entertainment activities.
Saints Peter & Paul Battle it Out in Mexcaltitan
 BanderasNews.com
A traditional and magical festival will soon be taking place in Mexcaltitan, Mexico, a small fishing village in northern Riviera Nayarit. Every year on June 29th, the townspeople stage a battle between the island's patron saints: San Pedro and San Pablo.
Opinion: Travel Can, and Should, Be More Than a Hobby
 The Conversation
Psychologists have found that the more countries you visit, the more trusting you'll be. Immersion in foreign places boosts creativity, and diverse experiences make people's minds more flexible. As Mark Twain once said, 'Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness.'
Hook the Cure Returns to Puerto Vallarta November 8
 Gary Green
Fishing and golfing enthusiasts are already making plans to visit Puerto Vallarta from November 8-11, 2018 for a long weekend of friendship, fun and entertainment at the 13th edition of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's premiere fishing, golf and spa outing, 'Hook the Cure Powered by IOTEC.'
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