Puerto Vallarta News

Puerto Vallarta News

Online retailer Amazon open for business in Mexico

Online retail giant Amazon has opened its Mexico site for business, offering free delivery on orders of over 599 pesos ($38.25).

A statement posted on the Amazon.com.mx site Tuesday said "we are launching in Mexico with more categories, more items and more functions than any other international Amazon website has featured at launch."

Among its Mexico offerings is an avocado container, designed to keep the fruit from getting bruised or browned.

Online shopping in Mexico has been limited, in part because of unreliable postal service and difficulties with home deliveries.

Packages, for example, can't be left . . .

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