Hi Mexico-loving friends!

Hi Mexico-loving friends! I hope you have all had a fun-filled summer wherever you spent it. Despite predictions earlier this year stating that 2022 would be filled with hurricanes, it has been relatively quiet since Blas made landfall back in June. There has been almost no hurricane activity for the month of August to speak of, so the question is, are we still waiting for them to arrive late in the season? This article discusses a bit more about what we should be prepared for in the US and Mexico.

August News in Mexico

The biggest news to come out of Mexico in recent weeks is the closing of La Paz beaches due to diesel that has filled the turquoise waters of Playa Balandra in La Paz. Often called the most beautiful beach in Mexico, Playa Balandra is located in a pristine bay with shallow waters that are popular with visitors.  Lots of yachts work their way up the peninsula during the year, but the Balandra Natural Protected Area is (supposed to be) off-limits to motorized vessels.  The boat caught fire and the 24 people on board were all rescued and are safely on land now with no injuries reported.  Diesel continues to leak from the vessel and it is unknown just how much will make its way out of the wreck and into the Gulf of California in the coming days.  As of Friday the 26th of August when this article was written, over 10 tonnes of debris as well as oil, diesel fuel, ash, and soot have been cleared from the beach. Other News Worth Reading: This story is well wroth reading for those that drive a lot when traveling Mexico. It is about a feature that has recently popped up on Google Maps. There are now small, almost unnoticeable warnings about danger zones. It's worth reading up on this article and then taking note of any that may exist on routes you plan to drive through when next in Mexico. The US State Department has recently updated its warnings for travel in Mexico. Even the president of Mexico is talking about increased crime around the country. You can read about the warnings and where to avoid in this article.

August Mexico Content

Eternal Expat Mexico-based writers have been busy this month writing some more great content!  11 Best Riviera Maya Excursions Awesome Day Trips from Playa del Carmen Things to Do in Playa del Carmen Playa del Carmen to Cozumel Day Trip You can catch up on all of the Mexico content on Eternal Expat here.

Expats & Locals Around Mexico

As always with Mexico, I highly recommend seeking out people who are currently living in the places that you want to visit. Speak to the locals living in those places and find out how you can better integrate. Ask questions, be curious and kind. For updates about Mexico City, as always I recommend following Ubish Yaren on Instagram. You can also follow Anais of The Curious Mexican for updates on the restaurant and food scene in Mexico City and what is back open. For updates about what's going on in Oaxaca, Susan of Brooklyn Tropicali has been sharing her updates of what's going on around the city and state of Oaxaca. Trisha of PS I'm On My Way currently lives in Cabo San Lucas and can share some insights into what is happening there with you. Check out her website here. For regular updates about life in Merida and around the Yucatan, check out Mexico Cassie who has also recently written a fantastic guide about Traveling Yucatan with Kids. Shelley of Travel Mexico Solo also shares her experiences in Merida and around the Yucatan. Her Instagram is a particularly good resource for what she's seeing at the moment. The Yucatan Times is the local English newspaper in Merida that shares local updates and news reports. To keep up with what's going on in and around Querétaro, follow Alex of the Backpacking Brunette. Vallarta Daily is the local English news there where you can learn about any changes in the situation in Puerto Vallarta and the surrounding Nayarit beach towns as well. Janine Around the World is traveling around the Riviera Maya at the moment sharing her experiences on her blog and Instagram. Riviera Maya News is the local English newspaper there where you can keep up with changes. I believe this is the region that is changing the most in regards to safety at the minute and if you plan to independently travel here (renting a car and exploring without tours or away from resorts), then I highly recommend speaking to someone who is there right now. As always, a great place to keep up to date with news about what's happening all over Mexico in English is Mexico News Daily.

Visiting Mexico Soon?

If you are planning a trip to Mexico soon, I hope you'll have a browse of the different Mexico guides on my blog or have a search through my YouTube videos to help you plan your trip! I also have FOUR extensive guidebooks available for Baja California Sur, Mexico City, Merida, and Guanajuato! If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to email me by simply hitting reply on this email. Speak soon and safe travels, Laura

This Puebla town is so known for its apples, it’s in its name

This Puebla town is so known for its apples, it’s in its name   If you're a fan of the fruit, Pueblo Mágico Zacatlán de las Manzanas is an apple-growing town with an annual harvest fair not to be missed

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Thanks to the training we have taken with different institutions, we can carry out coordinated rescues seeking to reduce the risk for the person in danger as well as the lifeguards who come to provide assistance.

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Gracias a las capacitaciones que hemos tomado con diferentes instituciones podemos realizar rescates coordinados buscando reducir el riesgo para la persona en peligro así como a los salvavidas que acuden a dar asistencia.