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¡Welcome to Access Mexico Connect!
Access Mexico Connect is an ever-expanding encyclopeadia of basic and fascinating information on all aspects of Mexico -
the country, its people, its culture and places to visit or live, as well as everything the business person needs to do business in, with or from Mexico.
Access Mexico Connect's goal is to present Mexico to the world in a fair and honest manner. Mexico is a unique, diverse and exciting country. It is very different from its two northern neighbors - the US and Canada. Yet, because it is so close to these countries, it is often misrepresented, misunderstood, or subject to biased news and travel reporting.
Mexico is far more than just beaches, sun, beer, pyramids and cheap labor.The secret is to explore Mexico for yourself. Access Mexico Connect is designed to help you do just that.
This Viewer's Guide is your introduction as to how best to explore and use this Site.
SUBSCRIPTION AND FREE SITES
Access Mexico Connect is actually two sites:
mexconnected.com - which is a Subscription site - a 12 month subscription is $30.00 USD only 58 cents per week!
and
mexconnect.com - which is a free site.To learn about the benefits of the subscription site over the free site read this page.
OVERVIEW
There are 7 major major parts to the Access Mexico Connect set of sites:
- The Magazine
- Every month there is a new issue containing 15 to 30 new articles. All the articles are integrated into the Resource Base.
- Resource Base
- This is the heart of the site. Containing over 12,000 articles and 2,700 photographs, it provides the most comprehensive source of information about Mexico on the Internet. It is divided into different cross-referenced sections.
- The Forums (subscription)
- There are currently 18 Forums that provided direct interaction between readers. They each deal with a particular aspect of Mexico. General Information is one, as is Living, working and retiring in Mexico. Forums focusing on specific regions include the Central Pacific Region (Jalisco, Colima and Nayarit); "El Bajio" Central Highlands (Guanajuato, Michoacan, Queretaro); Gulf of Mexico (Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Tabasco); Jalisco's Lake Chapala Region); the North Pacific Region (Sonora, Sinaloa, Baja California, Baja California Sur); the South Pacific Region (Guerrero, Oaxaca, Chiapas); and the Yucatan Peninsula (Campeche, Yucatan, Quintana Roo). Those seeking home exchanges, rentals and sales will find a Forum dedicated to this. The Technical Forum deals with technology in Mexico. There is a Forum devoted to construction and building issues and practices, a "Mexican products and services only" business Forum, a "Learning Spanish" Forum, a Mexico travel forum and a forum dedicated to Mexican Cuisine. Finally, there is a Practice and Help Forum for those wanting to learn the system.
- The Services
- These are special functions that enable you to have a very versatile email account, find a job, book a hotel, place or find an event, place or search the Classified Ad system, and so on.
- The Sponsors & Advertisers
- Throughout the site you will find links to the businesses that make Mexico Connect possible - the Sponsors and Advertisers. Please make use of their services. After all, without them, you wouldn't be reading this!
- The Search functions
- With such a vast collection of resourcs and articles, the search functions (one for the Resource base and one for the Forums' 25,000 postings)are very effective in helping you find exactly what you need. And, if it isn't in Mexico Connect, the Mexico-only data base of sites offers 2,500 other places to look!
- The Loyal Readers (like you!)
- Each month there are more than 500,000 sessions (people coming in to read). Through the various Forums, they, too, are part of the resource base available to you. If you want to know some more about them, here is a link to the results of our on-going Readership Survey.
FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND
(All underlined words or phrases are direct Links to that section.
Just click on the words to go there!.)Where ever you are, you can always find your way by using the navigation bar that appears on every page atthe top and the bottom. Many pages also offer a detailed navigation resource on the left side of the page (just like on this page).
You can use the search function to look for specific things.
You can use the "Index of Indexes" to find subjects and places.
SPECIFICS
There are 10 main areas of information:
SEARCHABLE INDEX -
As in all good Sites containing a wealth of information, a static Index just doesn't work. Mexico Connect provides you with a fast, complete searchable Index. The more exact the defintion of what you are seeking, the more exact will be the results. Be specific, and you will discover an amazing range of information inside Mexico Connect's over 12,000 articles, documents and photographs!- THE MEXICO CONNECT MAGAZINE
A monthly electronic publication packed with new information. It has a Main Feature section which will explore some aspects of Mexico's culture or a specific area of Mexico. In addition to a number of other articles on a wide range of topics, there are 11 regular monthly Columnists, each of whom have attracted devoted followers. The Magazine has the support of more than 180 quality contributers.- GENERAL -
This is the section to explore for background. It provides a broad spectrum of information for those wanting to spend more than just a "few days" in Mexico. From Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Discussion Threads saved from the various Forums, to visa requirements, what's happening today in Mexico, driving, books to read and medical information.- LIVING, WORKING OR RETIRING IN MEXICO -
This ever expanding resource section will answer the majority of your questions on each of these subjects. If it doesn't, then the LWR Forum will!
- MEXCIO TRAVEL -
The Travel Section is probably our most popular.
It has four main parts: "Areas of Mexico," "Travel & Tours," "The Photo Gallery" and the Traveling Mexico Forum.
"Areas of Mexico" There is information on specific States and cities and areas of interest, including descriptions, travel articles, listings for accommodation, restaurants and services for that area,
"Travel & Tours" includes both "Do it Yourself" tours/itineraries, as well as Guided Tours to see such phenomena as the Monarch Butterflies and the Copper Canyon.
" Photo Gallery" contains collections of images from different areas and events throughout Mexico. With over 1,700 photographs, this is an excellent way to visually explore Mexico.- MEXICO BUSINESS -
If you are curious or serious about the economic future of Mexico and want to play a part in it, this is your section. Designed to assist the foreign business person in learning how to do business in Mexico, as well as for the Mexican business person to export to or import from Canada and the U.S. This Section has an extensive collection of factual, advisory and reference information, including "Background Information" - "How To's" - "Who to Know's and the Mexico Business Forum- THE UN-GUIDE BOOK -
This Section is a collection of the curious and significant. This where you can learn about Mexico's history, its Fiestas and Traditions, as well as how to buy and cook "a la Mexicana" in our Mexico - Hot or Not section (It is also available in Spanish!). You can see some of Mexico's famous art and artists and see works by many of Mexico's more famous current artists.There is also a collection of wonderful narratives by authors you may already know, about everything and anything.
This is where you find all that information you can't find in regular Guidebooks!- ABOUT THE FORUMS -
- SPONSOR'S/ADVERTISER'S LISTINGS -
As you can see, Mexico Connect is not a typical commercial site. However, we do rely upon advertising and sponsorship revenue to keep the free site going. Our advertisements are highly effective for our clients, as their ads are integrated into the site, in a relevant context.
If you are interested in benefiting from the thousands who visit this site daily, and who may be interested in your product or service, then this Rates Link is for you.
SERVICES
There are 7 main Services:
Interactive, Searchable Classified Ad System -
This searchable database of Classified Ads is perfect for those looking for services or products, as well as for those offering services and products. For a low monthly cost, advertisers can place and then directly change their ad every day (or every hour if they so choose!). Check here. This may provide exactly what you have been looking for!
Mexico Hotels & Accommodations
Looking for accomodation anywhere in Mexico? Then this service will not only help you find what you are looking for, but also help you to book a reservation on-line.
Jobs In Mexico Here you will find quality, job opportunities across Mexico. You can also place your resume so that prospective employers can find you.
The Calendars
Los Calendarios
Mexico is country that is filled with religious and cultural events. These searchable Calendars will help you to find out what is going on where, and when. You can also schedule an event.
My Mexico Mail Although there are many email services out there, we like to think there is a certain cachet to having an "@mexconnected.com" email address. It is comes as part of the Subscription package. It works. And it is small enough so that you can probably get the address you want!
Mexico-Links Database To assist you in your Internet explorations of Mexico beyond the borders of Mexico Connect, here is a searchable database of links relevant to Mexico. This service also helps other sites that focus on Mexico to be found easily.
One of our commercial affiliation is with Amazon. Here is your method of using their services and supporting Mexico Connect at the same time
¡Enjoy exploring Mexico Connect!
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