Posts By: Mike Mercer

Mike joined Mexpro in 2009, bringing with him decades of sales and customer service experience, as well as the CISR Elite designation. Throughout his time at Mexpro, Mike held various roles, including bilingual sales, customer service, Mexico homeowners insurance program manager, head of marketing for Specialty Personal Lines insurance, and content marketing manager. He leveraged his extensive experience to create numerous blog articles aimed at helping customers. Although Mike no longer works for Mexpro, his contributions have left a lasting impact on the company and its customers.

Chocolate's Mexico Aztec Origins

Chocolate originated in Mexico. The word 'chocolate' is believe to have been derived from the Nahuatl (an Aztec language) word for bitter water, 'xocolatl.'.. Read More »
- November 7, 2025
- Categories:
- Food, History
November 7, 2025
- Categories:
- Food, History
Determining Your Mexico Home Owners Insurance Limit

Mexico home owners insurance does not pay to replace land. Including land value in the limit of insurance only increases the cost of a policy... Read More »
- November 7, 2025
- Categories:
- Home/Condo Insurance
November 7, 2025
- Categories:
- Home/Condo Insurance
Mexican Federal Roadways Mandatory Insurance

Third-party automobile liability insurance is mandatory on all Mexican federal roadways and bridges. And Mexican state maximums are $300k and more... Read More »
- May 25, 2023
- Categories:
- Auto Insurance, Driving to Mexico, Legal
May 25, 2023
- Categories:
- Auto Insurance, Driving to Mexico, Legal
The History and Origins of Mexican Cuisine

Spicy peppers & corn have a long history in Mexican cuisine. Peppers grow best in hot climates, and corn, or maize, has been a staple in Mexico since the Mayans... Read More »
- May 12, 2023
- Categories:
- Food, History
May 12, 2023
- Categories:
- Food, History
What You Should Know About Mexico RV Insurance

Before taking your RV to Mexico, you should purchase a short-term motorhome insurance policy to protect you against financial risk if you have an accident... Read More »
- April 19, 2023
- Categories:
- RV Insurance
April 19, 2023
- Categories:
- RV Insurance
Southern Baja California Sportfishing

The Southern part of the Baja Peninsula is a world class sportfishing destination. Try out these less well known & popular spots on your next fishing excursion... Read More »
- April 19, 2023
- Categories:
- Baja, Driving to Mexico, Fishing
April 19, 2023
- Categories:
- Baja, Driving to Mexico, Fishing
Mexico's Mesoamerican Pyramid Sites

Mexico has many remarkable archeological sites that you can drive to. Here are 21 Mesoamerican pyramid sites that you may have never heard of & want to visit... Read More »
- April 19, 2023
- Categories:
- History, Culture
April 19, 2023
- Categories:
- History, Culture
Mexico Fiestas Patrias Patriotic Holidays

Learn about Mexico's patriotic holidays-Aniversario de la Constitución, Día del Trabajo, Cinco de Mayo, Grito de Dolores, Aniversario de la Revolución, & more... Read More »
- April 19, 2023
- Categories:
- Culture, Holidays
April 19, 2023
- Categories:
- Culture, Holidays
Mexico Ecotourism

Mexico is the birthplace of ecotourism. Called Pronatura Mexico, it involves preserving wilderness while creating employment opportunities for the locals... Read More »
- April 19, 2023
- Categories:
- Activities, Destinations
April 19, 2023
- Categories:
- Activities, Destinations
Mexico Hunting Tourism

Mexico has many excellent opportunities for tourist sport hunters. There are vast un-populated areas where large numbers of different species can be found... Read More »
- April 19, 2023
- Categories:
- Activities
April 19, 2023
- Categories:
- Activities
Mexico World Class Sportfishing

Mexico is a Fisherman's Paradise with saltwater and freshwater fishing, and great opportunities to set your hook all along the coasts, & throughout the country... Read More »
- April 18, 2023
- Categories:
- Destinations, Fishing
April 18, 2023
- Categories:
- Destinations, Fishing
Seguros de Casa Habitación de Mexpro Ahora en Yucatán

A partir del 1ro de septiembre del 2019 el seguro de casa habitación de Grupo Nacional Provincial (GNP) con Mexpro está disponible para viviendas en Yucatán... Read More »
- April 18, 2023
- Categories:
- En Español, Home/Condo Insurance
April 18, 2023
- Categories:
- En Español, Home/Condo Insurance
Mexico Condominium Insurance

Read the Bylaws, and Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) of your HOA before buying Condominium Insurance in Mexico, so you are correctly insured... Read More »
- April 18, 2023
- Categories:
- Home/Condo Insurance
April 18, 2023
- Categories:
- Home/Condo Insurance
Mexpro Homeowners Insurance Now in the Yucatan!

Since September 1st, 2019, Mexpro's Grupo Nacional Provincial (GNP) Mexico homeowners insurance has been available for all homes in the Yucatan!.. Read More »
- April 18, 2023
- Categories:
- Home/Condo Insurance
April 18, 2023
- Categories:
- Home/Condo Insurance
Southern Baja Pacific Coast Surfing

There are many great surfing spots along Baja California Sur's Pacific Coast. These are a little harder to get to, which also means they can be less crowded... Read More »
- April 18, 2023
- Categories:
- Activities, Baja
April 18, 2023
- Categories:
- Activities, Baja
Surfing Spots Around Los Cabos

There are numerous surfing spots all along the Mexican Baja Peninsula, but some of the best are located near the southern tip, around Los Cabos... Read More »
- April 18, 2023
- Categories:
- Activities, Baja
April 18, 2023
- Categories:
- Activities, Baja
Day of the Dead Holiday in Mexico Celebrates Death

The Day of the Dead honors dead family and friends, but it is not a morbid affair. One of Mexico's most important holidays, it's a celebration unlike any other... Read More »
- April 13, 2023
- Categories:
- Culture, Holidays
April 13, 2023
- Categories:
- Culture, Holidays
Affordable Mexico Recreational Vehicle Insurance

Save money on RV insurance by getting a liability only policy from a Mexico insurer to go with your U.S. RV insurance policy that provides coverage into Mexico... Read More »
- April 13, 2023
- Categories:
- Driving to Mexico, RV Insurance, Tips
April 13, 2023
- Categories:
- Driving to Mexico, RV Insurance, Tips
U.S. Auto Insurance versus Mexico Tourist Auto Insurance

Mexico Tourist Auto Insurance policies usually don't offer comprehensive coverage, like U.S. policies do. This can be confusing to those seeking an auto insurance policy for Mexico with full coverage... Read More »
- March 6, 2023
- Categories:
- Auto Insurance
March 6, 2023
- Categories:
- Auto Insurance
Northern Baja California Fishing

How to take a fishing roadtrip in Northern Baja including Ensenada, San Felipe, San Quintin, and Bahia de Los Angeles... Read More »
- February 16, 2023
- Categories:
- Activities, Baja, Fishing
February 16, 2023
- Categories:
- Activities, Baja, Fishing
Carta de permiso para conducir en México

El seguro requiere una carta de permiso y también para cumplir con los requisitos legales para conducir un vehículo prestado, arrendado o financiado a México... Read More »
- November 23, 2022
- Categories:
- Auto Insurance, Border Crossing, Driving to Mexico, En Español
November 23, 2022
- Categories:
- Auto Insurance, Border Crossing, Driving to Mexico, En Español
Letter of Permission to Drive a Vehicle in Mexico

A letter of permission is required for insurance purposes, and also to meet legal requirements for driving a borrowed, leased, or financed vehicle in Mexico... Read More »
- November 5, 2022
- Categories:
- Auto Insurance, Border Crossing, Driving to Mexico
November 5, 2022
- Categories:
- Auto Insurance, Border Crossing, Driving to Mexico
Chiles en Nogada and Mexican Independence

Chiles en Nogada is a colorful dish of green, white, and red, that is traditionally served during the month of September, to celebrate the independence of Mexico... Read More »
- September 21, 2022
- Categories:
- Culture, Food, History
September 21, 2022
- Categories:
- Culture, Food, History
Insuring Your Mexico Dream Home

Low real estate prices have increased home buying in Mexico. Be sure you get reliable home insurance... Read More »
- September 7, 2022
- Categories:
- Home/Condo Insurance
September 7, 2022
- Categories:
- Home/Condo Insurance
Mexico Tourist Auto Insurance Document Requirements

Several documents are needed for taking a road trip to Mexico. Two of the most important are proof of auto insurance and a passport... Read More »
- January 29, 2022
- Categories:
- Auto Insurance, Driving to Mexico
January 29, 2022
- Categories:
- Auto Insurance, Driving to Mexico
Finding Dependable Mexico Home Insurance

Not being familiar with Mexican insurers and language barriers can make finding insurance for your home or condo in Mexico difficult. Mexpro has done the homework for you. Read more about our Mexico homeowners insurance... Read More »
- January 9, 2022
- Categories:
- Home/Condo Insurance
January 9, 2022
- Categories:
- Home/Condo Insurance
Comparing Mexico Home Owners Insurers

When comparing Mexico home owners insurers be sure to look for exclusions; they specify which items or perils the insurer will not cover... Read More »
- December 2, 2021
- Categories:
- Home/Condo Insurance
December 2, 2021
- Categories:
- Home/Condo Insurance
The Mexican Serape Blanket

In 1519, when Hernán Cortés arrived in Mexico, the Aztecs were wearing Serape type garments made of cotton and agave cactus, dyed with fruits and insects... Read More »
- May 26, 2021
- Categories:
- History, Culture
May 26, 2021
- Categories:
- History, Culture
How to Drive Financed Vehicles into Mexico

If you are driving a financed vehicle into Mexico, obtaining permission from the lender is always required, because of the shared ownership of the vehicle... Read More »
- May 26, 2021
- Categories:
- Auto Insurance, Driving to Mexico
May 26, 2021
- Categories:
- Auto Insurance, Driving to Mexico
RV Vacation in Kino Bay, Mexico

How to take an RV vacation in Kino Bay, Mexico, where to stay, and what to do in the popular beach vacation destination... Read More »
- April 10, 2021
- Categories:
- Destinations, Sonora, RV
April 10, 2021
- Categories:
- Destinations, Sonora, RV
Mexico Boxing History

The history of Mexican Professional Boxing including details on Mexican Boxing Champions and the sport's roots traced back to amateur fights in Mexico... Read More »
- April 10, 2021
- Categories:
- History
April 10, 2021
- Categories:
- History
¿Cómo conducir vehículos financiados en México?

Si ingresa un vehículo financiado a México, siempre se requiere obtener Carta de Autorización de la compañía financiera debido a que ellos son parte dueños del vehículo... Read More »
- September 16, 2020
- Categories:
- Auto Insurance, Driving to Mexico, En Español
September 16, 2020
- Categories:
- Auto Insurance, Driving to Mexico, En Español
Mexico Celebrates Dia de la Raza on October Twelfth

October twelfth is Dia de la Raza in Mexico. Since 1928 this day has honored the diversity of the many cultures that have intertwined to create the Meztizo people of Mexico... Read More »
- September 9, 2014
- Categories:
- Culture, History, Holidays
September 9, 2014
- Categories:
- Culture, History, Holidays
Celebrating Autumnal Equinox Chichen Itza

For thousands of years, onlookers have gathered in the center of Mexico's Yucatan region, at Chichen Itza, to celebrate the spring and fall equinoxes... Read More »
- August 23, 2014
- Categories:
- Culture, History
August 23, 2014
- Categories:
- Culture, History
Mexico Independence Holiday September Fifteenth

On September 15th, at the National Palace, in Mexico City, at 11 pm, the President of Mexico, will ring a bell and shout out a Mexican cry of patriotism, ¡Viva Mexico, viva la independencia!.. Read More »
- August 21, 2014
- Categories:
- Culture, History, Holidays
August 21, 2014
- Categories:
- Culture, History, Holidays
Keeping Vehicles Legal While Visiting Mexico

Avoid these things that can cause your vehicle to not be legal while you are visiting Mexico, like canceling your U.S. policy while you are gone... Read More »
- February 25, 2014
- Categories:
- Auto Insurance, Driving to Mexico
February 25, 2014
- Categories:
- Auto Insurance, Driving to Mexico

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