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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...

Advice About Dealing with Mosquitoes in Mexico

This article shares practical advice and tips for dealing effectively with mosquitoes when you're visiting or living in Mexico

The Magnificent Experience of Mexico’s Copper Canyon

Take an extraordinary train journey through Mexico's Copper Canyon to experience dramatic landscapes and absorb breath-taking natural scenery

Tamales, an Integral Part of Mexico’s Food Heritage

Corn dough tamales are variously flavored, wrapped and steamed in corn husks or leaves, and carry an important role in Mexican history and food culture

Great Tour of Baja: Discover the Whales, Sky & Desert

An opportunity to marvel in the company of the majestic grey whales and their progeny as they frolic in the natural habitats off the coast of Baja California

Guide to the Cost of Living in Mexico 2026

Our detailed guides help you learn about the cost of living in Mexico and create a budget based on your individual situation and lifestyle choices

How to Import Your Household Goods to Mexico

A procedure exists for residents and Mexican passport holders to import household goods to Mexico free of customs duties. This article describes the process

Guide to Driving & Taking Road Trips in Mexico

These detailed and continually-updated guides help you prepare for your journey to drive confidently and safely when you're on the road in Mexico

Learning to Live Well Through Mexico’s Dry Season

Practical tips and advice for dealing with the effects of the dry season when you're living in Mexico, or here on an extended stay

INAPAM Program Might Be Closing to Foreign Residents

The discount program that is offered to seniors aged 60 and over has become increasingly restrictive to foreign residents who go to apply for the card

INAPAM: Mexico’s Discount Card for Seniors

A popular program for senior citizens in Mexico is the INAPAM discount card. This article explains what it is, its benefits, and the enrollment process

Enjoying Mexico’s Three Long-Weekend Holidays

Mexico's three long-weekend holidays are well-established on the Mexican calendar and one of them also forms part of Mexico's 'Black Friday' shopping event

Guide to Living & Lifestyles in Mexico — Continually Updated

Our detailed guides to living, working, and retirement in Mexico are continually revised & updated to help you discover and cultivate a fruitful lifestyle here