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Ulrich Baer

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Ulrich Baer is an author, freelance writer, and experienced traveler. His work focuses on the myriad ways history manifests itself in contemporary culture and architecture. After completing his MFA in Literary Arts at Brown University, he began exploring different regions of the world and currently calls Mexico home.
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Consider Cuernavaca for Eternal Spring Living

If you’re looking for a Mexican town that combines historical richness, accessible culture, and proximity to Mexico City, look just south of the capital to Cuernavaca, “City of Eternal Spring.”…
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Could Xalapa Be Mexico’s Best-Kept Cultural Secret?

If you’re searching for a home in Mexico where cloud forest fog mingles with the aroma of freshly roasted coffee, university students gather in verdant plazas and chic cafés, and…
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Considering Mexico? Try San Cristóbal de las Casas

A Land Where Time Still Breathes If you’re looking for a place in Mexico that feels both timeless and vivid—where misty mountains frame cobblestone streets and Mayan traditions blend with…
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Top 10 Things to Know if You’re Moving to Mexico

Mexico, the beating heart of Latin America, is a country of dazzling contrasts and incredible diversity. From the brightly colored streets of colonial towns like San Miguel de Allende, to…
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Gaining Residency in Mexico

For many expats, digital nomads, and retirees, moving to Mexico isn’t just a fantasy—it’s an attainable reality. Thanks to Mexico’s relatively streamlined immigration system, those who are pre-approved for residency…
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Moving to Mexico? Consider Puebla

If you’re looking for a vibrant, culturally rich, and surprisingly affordable city to explore or retire to in Mexico, skip the crowds of major tourist destinations like Mexico City and…
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Relojes Centenario in Zacatlán de las Manzanas, Mexico.
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Keeping Time in Zacatlán de las Manzanas

Nestled in the Sierra Norte mountains of Puebla, Mexico, Zacatlán de las Manzanas is a small Mexican town that often flies under the radar. However, for visitors exploring the state…
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