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Getting Rid of Ants in Your Home in Mexico

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Ants in your home is a common problem and a tolerated problem in most areas of Mexico. Solution, bring a box of borox detergent with you. (Continue Reading)

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Bring US Dollars to Mexico

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If you are visiting or moving to Mexico, bring American cash. Do not exchange it for pesos at any airport as they do not give you the best exchange rate. (Continue Reading)

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Avoid Buying Electronics in Mexico

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Do not plan on buying laptops, computers or iPods and iPads in Mexico. They are usually priced almost 200% more than American prices. Even the xbox and play station games are extremely expensive here. (Continue Reading)

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Use Pesos at Local Markets instead of Credit Cards

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Try your best to refrain from using credit and debit cards on the local markets in Mexico. Besides the fact that the foreign exchange rate is taking money from you through your bank, you also run the chance of being charged the wrong rate. (Continue Reading)

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Drinking Water in Mexico

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The bottled water is safe in Cancun. If you are at a local restaurant, make sure you ask for the bottle and glass, sometimes they just bring you a glass. You want to see them open the bottle in front of you or you want the actual bottle. (Continue Reading)

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