Claudia Mendiola

Every year, people panic when they hear the word sargazo. And every year, somebody on Facebook posts a dramatic brown beach photo like the apocalypse just arrived to the Caribbean. So… here’s the real story. Sargazo is a type of seaweed that naturally travels through the Atlantic Ocean and arrives seasonally to parts of the Mexican Caribbean, including Puerto Morelos. Some days there’s almost none.Some days there’s a lot.Some weeks the beaches look beautiful in the morning and messy in the...

A few years ago, renting your place on Airbnb in Mexico felt pretty simple. Take some cute photos. Upload the listing. Wait for bookings. 😏 Yeah… not anymore. Especially in Quintana Roo. ⚠️ Things have changed A LOT Authorities are paying much closer attention to short-term rentals now, especially in tourist areas like: Puerto Morelos Cancun Playa del Carmen Tulum And yes… people are getting fined. Some properties have even faced temporary closures for not having the correct paperwork or...

Opening a bank account in Mexico sounds like a basic step…but for most expats, it turns into one of the most frustrating experiences. Not because it’s impossible —but because it’s not as straightforward as it should be. 🤔 Why it’s not as simple as it sounds You walk into a bank thinking:👉 passport, address, done But then… They ask for an RFC Or proof of address in your name Or a Mexican phone number Or documents you were never told about 👉 And sometimes… the requirements change depending...