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Living & Lifestyle insights for November
Insights and tips for better living & lifestyle in Mexico
Day of the Dead —that is a celebration of the continuity of life— is one of Mexico’s most important religious holidays, celebrated on November 1st & 2nd. November 2nd is a public holiday, that falls on a Sunday this year. Traditions include ofrendas, artistic Catrina skulls, delicious pan de muerto, cemeteries dressed in Cempaxochitl flowers, and a Mexican version of Trick or Treat.
Revolution Day holiday: November is host to one of Mexico’s three long-weekend holidays that were introduced over a decade ago and are well-received. The one that falls in November marks Mexico’s revolution and also forms part of “El Buen Fin,” (Mexico’s equivalent of the ‘Black Friday’ shopping event in the US) that this year officially runs from Nov 13 to 17. The holiday falls on Monday, November 17, although retailers in physical stores and online typically launch their promotions in the two weeks leading up to the holiday weekend.
Autumnal Clock Changes 2025
Europe moved its clocks back again by one hour on Sunday, October 26, and the US & Canada move clocks back by one hour on Sunday November 2. Most of Mexico no longer moves its clocks, but clock changes elsewhere will create time differences you may need to take into account from late October onwards—see this article for details.
See also: Time Zones in Mexico
Out with the wet and in with the dry: Mexico’s rain season, that affects much of the mainland (but not the Baja peninsula) typically begins in May/June and ends in October, sometimes spilling into November. This year’s abundant rain season, that began in May, appears to have ended in late October. Learn about the rainy season and dry season, and how to live well with and without the rains.
The butterflies return to Mexico: The Monarch Butterflies return in November to the Oyamel fir tree forests situated in the mountains west of Mexico City, and if you’ve been intending to witness this extraordinary natural phenomenon (or return to see it again!) our travel associate can help you plan your visit.
Cooler temperatures in the fall and winter: One of the great attractions about visiting and living in Mexico is that the country enjoys agreeable climates year-round, but it’s worth taking note that some areas can get cool or cold, particularly after sundown, during the fall and winter months. Learn about the places that can get cooler or cold; we also share advice about keeping your home warm.
Residents’ proof of address in Mexico
Under the current immigration rules, there is no stipulated minimum time you must be physically present in Mexico each year to retain your Temporary or Permanent residency status and, until recently, all of Mexico’s immigration offices accepted residency filings without applicants routinely demonstrating their proof of address in Mexico.
Only in cases where the filing was unclear or suspect in some way would evidence of an address be sought as part of additional information requested at the time of filing.
However, immigration offices in some Mexican states have started to routinely ask applicants for evidence of a residential address in Mexico. This article describes the changing pattern and offers advice for applicants as well as those people with existing residency status.
Learn or improve your Spanish this fall
When you’re living in Mexico, or if you plan to make Mexico a part of your lifestyle plans in the future, learning or improving your Spanish language skills will give you deeper access to the culture and make your everyday experiences more meaningful. Our Spanish language associates offer online lessons customized to your language-learning goals.
For Whom the (Church) Bell Tolls
The Church and church bells play a significant role in Mexican history, and living within earshot of a lively church offers a mixed blessing. Foreign Native comments on the presence and influence of church bells, past and present.
Applying for and managing your Mexico residency card
When you intend to apply for the first time (or re-apply), our guide to applying for residency in Mexico gives a detailed summary of the process. For those who already have a residency card, learn about the renewal rules and process for residency cards. If your residency card has expired, read this. If your card is lost or damaged, read this.
When you need assistance and practical support with a first-time Mexico residency application, an existing residency renewal, visa or card exchanges, and managing your existing residency status—our immigration associates can help.
Learn more about how their services save you time and help to avoid common mistakes made by applicants.
Road trips in Mexico this fall
Our articles and insights about driving in Mexico share key things you need to know before you hit the road; and our guide to auto insurance will help you to get the coverage you need for peace of mind when you’re driving, that can include coverage for vehicle breakdown assistance.
Arrange Insurance for Your Vehicle in Mexico
Arrange coverage for your foreign-plated vehicle with our associate—that offers attractive and competitively-priced insurance coverages for your vehicle.
If you have a Mexican-plated car and intend to drive it across the border to the United States, our associates offer Northbound car insurance for your trip.
Seasonal change notes
As the autumn season begins to unfold in earnest across the country, it’s a good time of year to prepare for the coming dry season, be mindful of seasonal windstorms, check your home for maintenance needs (also check your home insurance policy), and make travel provisions for the coming holiday seasons. Our sections about Mexico Home Life and Home Stewardship offer articles and guides with in-depth local knowledge and insights.
Fractional ownership of property in Mexico
Mexican law provides a legally secure way for buyers and investors to purchase a residential property through a shared ownership arrangement. Fractional ownership is not Timeshare and instead offers investors a way to divide legal ownership of a physical property between different interested parties. Learn about the structures of fractional property ownership, and typical situations where this type of property arrangement is made.
Property and Real Estate in Mexico
Our extensive and continually updated guide to real estate in Mexico provides insights for buyers, owners, sellers, and renters.
Tips for choosing a home insurance policy. Get an instant quote online.
Learn about working with realty agents and find an agent to work with.
Consider having your property transaction independently examined.
Discover other professional service providers.
Key factors to consider as you plan a new lifestyle in Mexico
Creating a realistic and workable lifestyle plan can help to make the most of your resources and avoid common pitfalls. Taking time to consider these key factors will help you to step back and define your intentions, discover what lifestyles Mexico offers, identify opportunities of interest to you, weight up the compromises, consider your options, and plot a course based on the things that are important to you—whether you’re relocating alone, with your partner, or with your family.
Health insurance options when you’re in Mexico
Readers often ask us about what options exist to get health coverage while they’re in Mexico. The options vary depending on the time you intend to spend in Mexico, your preferences regarding coverage levels, and your available budget. Our article about health and medical coverages in Mexico describes the choices available and the box below summarizes key points.
Health & Medical Insurance Options — Summary
Long-term residents in Mexico may arrange a local private health insurance plan, known in Spanish as seguro de gastos medicos mayores, or might choose to enroll in Mexico’s healthcare system, IMSS. Some long-term residents with health plans in the US choose instead to buy medical evacuation insurance.
People on (frequent) short-stay visits to Mexico can arrange for medical expenses to be covered during their stays with insurance coverages for short-term trips not lasting more than 90 days.
For extended stays in Mexico up to six months, our article about coverages for extended stays in Mexico provides guidance about getting coverage for emergency medical expenses.
Comprehensive guide to living & lifestyles
Our extensive guide to living & lifestyles offers valuable insights when you’re exploring prospects for living, working, retirement and cultivating your lifestyle in Mexico. Get practical advice, incisive local knowledge, and meaningful guidance that helps you to discover opportunities, consider your choices, make informed decisions, and connect to helpful resources. Our guide to living & lifestyles in Mexico is continually updated and, like all guides and articles on Mexperience, it’s completely free to access.
Autumn Leisure Tours in Mexico
Plan your fall/winter visit to the butterfly sanctuaries
The Monarch Butterflies return to the Oyamel fir tree forests situated in the mountains west of Mexico City, and if you’ve been intending to witness this extraordinary natural phenomenon (or return to see it again!) our travel associate can help you plan your visit.
Benefits of a Custom Made Leisure Tour
Whether you’re visiting Mexico for a short vacation or living here and seeking to discover more of the the country you’ve adopted as your home, a custom tour enables you to make the most of your leisure time and absorb the experience of the activity instead of grappling with the details and logistics.
We work with travel partners who know Mexico intimately and craft custom tours that offer a distinctive alternative to the banalities of mass tourism. Our section about Custom Tours of Mexico helps you to discover choices and connect with travel specialists who can help you to craft your customized trip.
Mexico Living Essentials
Guides and updates for everyday living & lifestyle in Mexico.
Roadcraft — Browse our extensive insights about driving & road trips in Mexico. Learn about being properly insured for the journey.
Insights and advice for safe and enjoyable road trips across Mexico
Learn about being properly insured when you drive in Mexico to cover liabilities, breakdowns, and medical incidents while you’re on the road. Get a quote now and arrange coverage online.
Immigration & Residency — Mexperience publishes detailed and regularly updated information about residency in Mexico. Learn about how to apply, and how to manage your residency card and status. Obtain tele-assistance or accompanied assistance to help with the procedures and filing.
House & Home — Our guide to Mexico real estate is the most comprehensive you’ll find. When you buy or rent a home here, learn about how to keep it well cared for with our articles about Home Stewardship. Also learn how to keep your dwelling spaces adequately secured and properly insured.
Home insurance can mitigate the costs of loss and damage
A good home insurance policy can mitigate the costs of storm damage to your own property in Mexico, and also cover you for third party damages—if a tree or wall falls into your neighbor’s house or onto the street, for example.
Learn more about choosing a policy for your needs, and get an instant quote online.
Health & Wellbeing — Read tips & insights for health and wellness in Mexico. Learn about health insurance options. Get a quote for private health insurance.
Money & Banking — Our complete and regularly updated guide to money and banking in Mexico helps you to learn about Mexico’s peso, open and manage a local bank account, make money transfers, use bank cards, and deal with everyday financial matters in Mexico.
Insurance coverages for your lifestyle in Mexico
Connect to our insurance associates and get quotes online for essential insurance services that can mitigate the economic effects of unforeseen events and provide practical support through what are often difficult situations.
What to look for in an auto insurance policy for Mexico
Discover More of Mexico
Mexperience accompanies you throughout your journey.
When you’re looking for a new lifestyle in Mexico, Mexperience is with you at every step—from those first key decisions about moving, to settling-in and cultivating a fruitful lifestyle everyday. And when you need time away for leisure and recreation, we help you to discover & arrange meaningful leisure experiences.
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Drive properly insured in Mexico
Learn about being properly insured when you drive in Mexico to cover liabilities, breakdowns, and medical incidents while you’re on the road.
Home and property insurance
Whether you own or rent a house in Mexico, a home insurance policy can provide essential support in the event of troublesome circumstances including structural damage, floods, burglary, and events that affect third parties. Learn about insurance policies to protect your home in Mexico.
Home insurance: Get an online quote and arrange instant coverage.
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