Could You Live in Mexico?

By: Talin Vartanian
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Could You Live in Mexico?
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About This Quiz

Why live in places like Belize, Honduras or Guatemala when you can live in a vibrant and colorful country like Mexico? There's nothing wrong with those other places, but Mexico offers something unique and special for tourists and locals alike. For starters, the cuisine is flavorful and rooted in Mexican traditions, with popular dishes like tacos de carne asada and pollo en escabeche oriental (just watch out for some of the spicy peppers and seasonings). And if that's not enough, this country is also known for beaches, canyons, mountains and several Mayan ruins and temples (some of the more famous ones are Coba and El Castillo).

But life in Mexico is more than just what tourists see on the surface. In fact, the day-to-day life centers around traffic, noisy streets and lots of air pollution. But these drawbacks don't stop the locals from throwing parties and taking day trips around the country. And these can all be done at an affordable rate, too, since the US dollar goes further in Mexico. But the question for today is: do you have what it takes to live in a country like this? If your answer is "si," then it's time to take this culture quiz now!

Young girl hitting pinata, candy flying
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Which of these sweet treats would you hide inside of a piñata?
Pulparindo
Pica Goma
Do they have Hershey's chocolate over there?
Mazapan Peanut Candy

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Woman with hat
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Are you able to tolerate the hot weather in Mexico?
Like a champ!
For the most part, I would be able to.
Yes, as long as the buildings have A/C.
Probably not

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Woman hiking at Popocatepetl volcano in Mexico
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What mountain would you want to hike with a friend?
Paso de Cortes
Iztaccíhuatl
Tepozteco
I hate hiking.

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Female hand holding a Dollar note
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1 USD is equivalent to how many Mexican Pesos?
18.78
37.56
9.39
1

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Eating Mexican dinner
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What time of day is "cena" usually eaten?
After 9 p.m.
Between 6 and 8 p.m.
Between 4 and 6 p.m.
Anytime before 4 p.m.

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Jarabe Tapatio dancers
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Are you interested in participating in the Jarabe Tapatio?
Sure, that sounds like fun!
I'll watch from the sidelines.
The what?
No way, I can't dance.

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San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
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What city would you live in?
San Miguel de Allende
Mérida
Puerto Vallarta
Cancún

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Street scenes at the city of Puebla
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In terms of transportation, how would you get around town?
Mototaxi
Bus
Train or metro
Car

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Man riding donkey
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Do you know how to ride a burro?
No, but I think I could do it.
Duh!
Nope, not interested.
Sorry, a what?

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Woman relaxing in hut on beach
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What region of Mexico serves as the best vacation spot?
Central Norte
Southern region
Central Mexico
El Norte

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Mexican Food Sampler platter
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What very-Mexican dish would you want to indulge in?
Chiles en nogada
Chilaquiles
Pozole
Tacos al pastor

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Backyard party
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What would be the worst part about living in Mexico?
I heard the furniture is a bit uncomfortable.
The constant noise.
Driving can be a pain.
Certain cities have high crime rates.

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Dia de los Muertos
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Would it be kind of weird to celebrate Dia de Muertos?
Not at all.
Not going to lie, a little bit.
What's that?
Yes. Very weird.

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Corn Tortilla
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Which of the following is not a common ingredient in traditional handmade corn tortillas?
Oil
Water
Salt
Masa harina

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Man asking for directions
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What is the correct translation for "dónde está el baño?"
Where is the bathroom?
Where is the bus stop?
Where is the library?
What is your name?

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Man in sombrero with horse
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Which of these common Mexican career paths suits your personality the best?
Mariachi band member
Mounted policeman
Charro
Street food vendor

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El Castillo (Temple of Kukulkan), Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico
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Which of these tourist attractions is a must-see for you?
Uxmal
Great Pyramid of Cholula
Monte Alban
Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve

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Dahlias in bloom
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What is the national flower of Mexico?
Dahlia
Aster
Columbine
Lily

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Charreria
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Which of these sports would you watch for fun?
Charreria
Futbol (also known as soccer)
Bullfighting
I'm not much of a sports person.

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Customer paying for meal at Tex-Mex restaurant with credit card
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Are you supposed to tip when dining out in this country?
Yes
Nope
I think so?
I'm not really sure.

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Guatemalan flag over map
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Which of these neighboring countries would you love to visit?
Belize
Guatemala
I'd love to cross over to Honduras.
I'll stick to the US.

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Chihuahua with Mexican hat
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Which of these Mexico-native animals would you want to adopt as a house pet?
Axolotl
Coati
Ocelot
Chihuahua

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Tourist drinking beer
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How would you describe your overall personality?
Fun and cheerful
Intelligent and observant
Like the wind that changes every day
Moody and quiet

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A female hand reaching to pull toilet paper off the roll
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Are you supposed to flush toilet paper in Mexico?
Nope, bad idea.
Sure, why not?
Only if it's the cheap kind.
Um...I'm not sure.

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Checkout in grocery store
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When it comes to paying for things, you normally reach for ...
Cash
Depends on the item
Debit or credit card
Checks

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United States map
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If you couldn't live in Mexico, which of these US states would you rather live in instead?
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas

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Women holds "Se Habla Espanol" sign
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How well can you speak and understand Spanish?
I'm 100% fluent.
I'm pretty good at it.
I'm taking classes right now.
I know "hola" and that's about it.

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Man holding two gallons of milk
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How much would you expect to pay for a gallon of milk over there?
$1.07
$1.49
$2.16
$2.99

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Small Business Owners
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Mexico is considered to be one of the hardest working countries in the world. Do you think you would fit in with this culture?
Yes, but I like my off days too.
Absolutely
I'm a little on the lazy side, but I would still move here.
Life is too short to work so much.

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Huevos rancheros on a tortilla, the traditional Mexican breakfast dish
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What would a typical Mexican breakfast look like for you?
Atole and tamales
Molletes
Cafe con leche with a pastry.
I'll stick to cereal.

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