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Living & Lifestyle insights for February
Insights and tips for better living & lifestyle in Mexico
Tamales and the long-weekend holiday
February is host to the first long-weekend holiday of the year, marked on the first Monday of the month to commemorate Día de la Constitución. This year, the date falls on the same day as Día de la Candelaria when, by tradition, if your Kings’ Day slice of delicious Rosca de Reyes revealed a baby doll, you to host a social night to serve tamales on February 2nd and invite your close friends and family.
Mexico residency qualification 2026
We have updated all our guides related to residency in Mexico and qualification in 2026, which includes data from the new visa guidelines Mexico published in July 2025. The amount of income or savings required to qualify has not changed much from 2025 levels. We keep our guide to financial qualification regularly updated. If you don’t qualify for residency under economic solvency rules, other routes might be open to you.
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.
Peak viewing season for the Monarch Butterflies
The Monarch Butterflies returned during November to overwinter in the Oyamel fir tree forests situated in the mountains west of Mexico City. 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. Mid-January to late February is peak viewing season as the butterflies are most active during this time. If you can’t make it this season, you can book ahead for the autumn of 2026 and winter of 2027.
Mexico’s peso review in 2025 and prospects for 2026
Mexico’s peso made a noticeable recovery throughout 2025, steadily increasing in value and ending the year 16% stronger than its 2024 closing price. Our annual peso review describes the currency’s ups and downs last year, and summarizes economists’ expectations for 2026 based on the latest official surveys.
Learn or improve your Spanish in 2026
When you’re living in Mexico, or if you plan to make Mexico a part of your lifestyle plans in the future, consider learning or improving your Spanish language skills. Our PinPoint Spanish series offers insights into the nuances and uses of Spanish in Mexico and our Spanish language associates offer convenient online lessons customized to your language-learning goals.
Winter road trips in Mexico
Mexperience publishes extensive guides and articles to help you plan and prepare for your road trips in Mexico.
- Our articles and insights about driving in Mexico share key things you need to know before you hit the road
- 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.
- When you’re driving your foreign-plated vehicle to Mexico, make you’re adequately insured for the trip. Get an instant quote and arrange coverage online.
Mexico’s dry season
The dry season makes itself apparent during February, as moisture near the topsoil left from rains that ended last October evaporates and temperatures begin to warm-up significantly from late February. This is a time of year to consider how you use water at home, and there are also practical matters to consider which we cover and offer advice about in our guide to living well through the dry season in Mexico.
Thoughtfully crafted tours of Yucatán
Mexico’s Yucatán region has a rich and varied history, with deep cultural roots dating back to the Maya. The peninsula offers visitors one of the most inspiring and culturally rewarding travel experiences in Mexico. Our travel associate creates custom-made tours of Yucatán that combine exploration of Mayan archaeological sites, discovery of picturesque colonial towns, refreshing swims in cenotes, catching your breath along the coast, and tasting the mouthwatering local flavors—with plenty of opportunity absorb the nuances of this quite magical region in Mexico.
Mexican cellphones registration
On December 8, 2025, the Mexican government announced that new rules require every Mexican cellphone number (contract and pre-pay) to be associated with verified and registered user. This article shares details about the registration rules and process, and we are keeping it regularly updated as new information becomes available. Technical issues appear to be present in some cases, as observed from online systems and comments left by people who have attempted to register. The deadline date is June 30, 2026, and telephone companies will supposedly suspend all lines not registered on July 1.
Clock-change reminder
In 2022, most of Mexico abandoned the practice of moving its clocks. This year the spring clock change in the US/Canada happens on March 8. (Europe moves its clocks forward on March 29.) Mexico provides year-round long daylight hours and the quality of the light here is extraordinary. We’ll publish further details of 2026 clock changes in the March edition of our Mexico newsletter.
Living and lifestyles in rural Mexico
Is the Mexican countryside right for your personality, your life stage, and your intended lifestyle? Our guide to living in the Mexican countryside helps you to explore the practical aspects, attractions, and drawbacks of living amidst a rural idyll in Mexico.
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.
Making informed choices
If you’re thinking about relocating to Mexico in 2026 but have questions about how suitable Mexico may be for you, your partner/family, places to live, and key things to consider, a Mexico Lifestyle Consultant offers a structured conversation to help you define your intentions, set a clear direction, and help you to begin making informed choices.
Selling your house in ’26
Interest in our guides related to selling a house in Mexico tends to increase during the winter months, and this year is no exception. Our extensive guide to real estate includes detailed chapters on how homeowners in Mexico typically put a sales value their property, how they promote and sell their property, and the costs and taxes associated with selling real estate.
Learn about 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.
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.
Winter Leisure Tours in Mexico
The magnificent Monarch butterflies
The Monarch Butterflies returned during November to overwinter in the Oyamel fir tree forests situated in the mountains west of Mexico City. 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. Mid-January to late February is peak viewing season as the butterflies are most active during this time.
Touring the Yucatán region
Our travel associate creates custom-made tours of Yucatán that combine exploration of Mayan archaeological sites, discovery of picturesque colonial towns, refreshing swims in cenotes, catching your breath along the coast, and tasting the mouthwatering local flavors—with plenty of opportunity absorb the nuances of this quite magical region in Mexico.
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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Living in Mexico | Retirement in Mexico |
| Residency | Routes to Residency | How to Apply |
| House & Home | Mexico Real Estate Guide—Buying, Renting, Owning, Selling |
| Transport & Communications | Driving | Auto Insurance
Flying | Buses | Taxis | Getting Around |
| Leisure & Recreation | Travel Inspiration | Travel Destinations |
| Learning Spanish | Why Spanish? | Spanish in Mexico |
| Assistance | Connect to Helpful Assistance Services |
| Lexica | Explore Mexico A-to-Z |
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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