EXPAT News in Mexico
October 2011
Make the Most of Your Experience
Pásele Güerita, Bueno, Bonito y Barato
Don't leave without trying Pozole, Quesadillas & Sopes
Mexico City is a festive shopping destination where you will find a
Did You Know?
wide array of colorful outdoor street markets. Depending on what
catches your eye, there is a great diversity of products bartered,
traded and sold. These places have everything imaginable, from
antiques, furniture and household goods to food and clothing.
Traditional markets link the present with the past. They are a good
place to meet the locals and for locals to meet visitors. There is
constant movement of people, with many shouting out to potential
customers. Don't be surprised if you are called güerita (little lightskinned girl) when vendors invite you to buy a product that is "bueno,
bonito y barato" (great quality, great looking and well priced).
Basic Mexican foodstuffs is the backbone of Mexican markets. Vendors can be seen selling “secret” herbal
remedies, spices, fruits and traditional candies. Traditional markets are favored places to eat Mexican street
food, called “antojitos”. Meals are often available as are fresh juices.
There are a number of fantastic markets in Mexico City, here are some of the most famous: Bazar de Sabado in
San Angel, wher e artists offer their paintings / Mercado de Artesanias in Coyoacan, featuring handicrafts from
all over the country / Sonora Market, famous for its ceramics and herbs. Ciudadela with more than 200 stalls / La
Lagunilla with some of the best antiques / La Merced, the largest retail market of Mexico City / Mercado de
Alvaro Obregon and Mercado de Medellin in Colonia Roma / Sunday Art Market in Sullivan.
Recommendations, bring small bills, exact change is always appreciated. Bargain with a light touch often gets
the best results. Many vendors will give bigger discounts if you're buying several items at once. Enjoy your visit!
Arriving Expat, Where do you begin?
New Home Sweet Home
House Finding
Hundreds of expats come to Mexico every year. It is not difficult, but it does require planning and organization. So,
where do you begin? Find out how to make this happen:
Estimate your living expenses since you are at home / Don't underestimate the start-up costs / Learn as much
Spanish as possible / Set up a bank account here / Start your social networks as soon as you arrive.
And don't miss the most important, your living arrangements. When you live in comfortable accommodation that
meets your needs, you are better able to make the most of your time here. There are many different types of
housing available and many different ways to search. Have in mind that in Mexico Real Estate is not regulated as
in other countries, agents get paid by the owner of the property so they will always show you what they have
available and not really what you are looking for.
Whether or not you are familiar with our country, we aim to assist you and to make your arrival and stay here as
smooth and easy as possible. Through one central point of contact, Meet Point makes available to you several
real estate solutions. We perfectly know that every home is as unique as the people living there, so we perform a
scrupulous search to guarantee the best accomplishment of your criteria. Our team is prepared to react quickly,
while we provide proficient solutions enabling you and your family to relocate with simplicity.
Click here to find more information or [email protected]
Training Workout - Get in Shape
- Train in the privacy of your home, office, park or where, no gym membership required.
- Certified trainer through National Academy of Sports Medicine (USA).
Contact [email protected] for a FREE first session and consultation!
Home Finding – New Home Sweet Home
OPPORTUNITIES
Furnished Apartment for Rent – Miguel Hidalgo, Privada San Isidro
Furnish in modern style. 61 m2, one room, one bathroom, 2 parking places.
Close from Polanco. Pool, gym, lounge, business centre, roof-garden. Security
24 hrs. Rent: $18,000 MXN
Convenient Apartment for Rent – Polanco, Galileo
273.5 m2. 3 rooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3 parking places. Modern kitchen and
spacious closets. Rent: $3,000 USD
Beautiful Hose for Rent – Florida, González de Cossío
250m2 of construction, 3 rooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 parking places. Interior
terrace. Private neighborhood with security. Rent: $22,000MX
Furnished New Apartment for Rent - Arquimedes, Polanco
70m2, sun-oriented and with incredible view. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2
parking places. Rent: $16.500MXN
Opportunity New Apartment for Sale – Residencial Reforma
Level 5 with view to Reforma and to the c ommon garden. 70m2, 1 room, open
kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms. Pool, Gym, Business Centre. Rent: $2,700,000MX
Furnished Apartment for Rent or Sale – Herradura, Lomas del Río
Level 5, 240m2, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, Jacuzzi, TV room, Italian kitchen, 2
parking places. Amenities: pool, gym and common areas.
Rent: $35,000.00 MXN / Sale: $5,000,000.00 MXN
Click here to find more information or [email protected]
Event Calendar
Reservations: [email protected]
Start Building new social networks straight away: join our events organized to help you meet
other expats and global minders. Click here for more information….
SALA LESSONS - LA BODEGA
BOHEMIAN NIGHTS - SALOTTO
GLOBAL SINGLES NIGHT - SALSA EDITION
TLALPUJAHUA MULTICOLOR
PUEBLA ESPLENDOROSA
TLAXCALA PREHISPÁNICA Y COLONIAL
TLAXCALA Y HUAMANTLA
WALKING ON FIRE
MEXPAT PARTY
CARE FOR CHILDREN CARITIVE DINNER
GLOBAL SINGLES NIGHT
Every Thursday - $60MX
Every Friday - $100MX
13 OCT - $500MX
15 OCT - $599MX
16 OCT - $599MX
22 OCT - $599MX
23 OCT - $599MX
23 OCT - $650MX
26 OCT - NO COVER
09NOV - $1,200MX
11 NOV - $500MX
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