Discover Mexico

Inspiration, insight and connections to experience more of Mexico

Latest Articles

Mexico Newsletter —
February 2026

Long-weekend holiday & tamales; Residency in '26; Mexico's peso; Cellphone registration; Monarch butterflies; Dry season; Rural Mexico; Yucatán tours, & more...

Mexico Phasing Out Use of Paper Visitor Permits (FMM)

Mexico’s immigration service has begun to phase out use of paper versions of the FMM—the multi-purpose visitor permits and arrival form

Residency Assist: First Time Residency Applications

When you plan to apply for legal residency in Mexico, this assistance service facilitates your first-time application through every stage of the process

What to Look for When Buying Mexico Auto Insurance Coverage

Choosing your auto insurance broker and underwriter with care will ensure you're properly insured and avoid unexpected surprises if you need to make a claim

But Which One? No Se Diga Mas, Sino Pero

Spanish has three different words for "but," and learning how to apply each one in different situations gives you additional flexibility in your conversations

Getting Through Traffic with an Oasis on the Frequency Band

Amid the relentless noise broadcast over the airwaves, lies an oasis of frequency modulation for radio listeners in their cars, and online

The Versatile Ending that Transforms Words in Spanish

A versatile Mexican Spanish suffix used as a kind of superlative for nouns can create a word that almost does the work of an entire sentence

La Quincena: The Cash Behind the Friday Rush

Workers' wages are paid every fifteen days in Mexico, and pay days are known as "Quincenas" which make for busy weekends, especially in the capital

Getting Documents Translated into Spanish for Use in Mexico

When you need to get foreign-issued documents translated into Spanish by an authorized translator for official filing Mexico, our associates can help

Adequate Auto Insurance for Your Mexico Road Trip

Being properly insured when you drive in Mexico provides coverage against financial loss, and also practical and legal support in stressful circumstances

Relocate to Mexico — Comprehensive Guides & Resources

Comprehensive guides & resources for living, lifestyle, and retirement in Mexico that help you make considered choices. Free and open to all readers

Appointments at Mexican Consulates & Immigration Offices

Learn about appointments at consulates and immigration offices when you're applying for residency in Mexico, or to file in relation to your existing residency

One-on-One Spanish Lessons & Conversation with Elisa

Elisa Vidal is a qualified teacher with years of experience teaching students and helping them to improve their Spanish language & conversation skills