Mexico Insight

The first and second days of November mark one of the most important cultural and religious festivals on Mexico’s events calendar: Day of the Dead – a festival that emphasizes remembrance of past lives and celebration of the continuity of life.  Traditionally, November 1st honors deceased children and November 2nd honors deceased adults.
An important feature […]

Mexico will turn its clocks back by one hour this coming weekend, ending its spring and summer engagement with Daylight Saving Time.
Officially, the clocks in Mexico will be turned back by one hour at precisely 0200 (2am) on Sunday, October 25th.  Europe too, will turn its clocks back by one hour on this date, but […]

Mexico’s geographical territory comprises 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.
If you’re planning to visit Mexico on vacation, or for longer periods – perhaps for living or retirement […]

Mexico observes a number of dates throughout the year to commemorate and celebrate key historical and cultural events in the country’s history.
There are currently ten statutory national holidays in Mexico; however, only nine are observed annually; the tenth one, on December 1, is only observed every six years, on the occasion of a Presidential inauguration.
Where […]