Topic - Lifestyle

According to the Bank of Mexico there are more than 360 billion pesos in coins and bills in circulation, which works out at about 3,600 pesos for each of the country’s just over 100 million inhabitants. Why then does it seem that no one ever has any change? . . .

When you’re buying property in Mexico, whether it’s a built home or land upon which you intend to build your dream home, it’s vital to know exactly what the water supply arrangements are, because it may not be as straightforward as you might expect.

By Monica Rix Paxson

In the United States and Canada, the accreditation of hospitals and many other healthcare institutions is ubiquitous. You expect your local neighborhood hospital to be accredited and you’d be surprised if it weren’t. In Mexico the situation is different . . .

In recent years, one of the hardest things to predict has been the Mexican peso/US dollar exchange rate. Just when the peso seemed to be making a comeback from the 2008 devaluation something else happened leading investors to move back into dollars . . .

If you’re living or working in Mexico, planning to retire here, or planning to invest in Mexican real estate, the likelihood is that you will need to open an account at a Mexican bank to facilitate your daily financial transactions in Mexico as well as manage money transfers between foreign accounts and your Mexican bank account . . .

Mexico’s geographical territory is composed of a diverse topography including coastal plains, temperate highlands, and extensive mountain ranges which climb to heights of over 10,000 feet above sea level. This diversity gives rise to a range of different climate zones . . .

Whether you plan to buy land and build a house on it, fall in love with an old ruined property you want to restore, or buy a pre-existing home in Mexico, the process takes real commitment, energy, patience and above all—relevant know-how . . .

Cars in Mexico are symbols of social status, and switching from public transport to owning your own vehicle is regarded as a step up on the social ladder here. The paradox is that some expats who came from countries where car dependency is now embedded into everyday life feel delighted to have dumped their car–as they have come to know just how expensive and cumbersome becoming dependent on one can be . . .

The inquiries we receive about relocation to Mexico have been rising steadily over the last 18 months. As more baby-boomers retire, and the underlying reasons people choose Mexico for living, full-time or part-time, continue to influence decision-making, the long-term trend is for even more foreigners to come to Mexico . . .

The Mexico Immigration Guide has been revised and updated for 2015. While there are no major legal changes to report, the new edition includes updated application fees and criteria for certain visa types, as well as enhancements introduced from our readers’ feedback over the last year . . .