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Mexico Newsletter —
January 2026

New Year traditions; Residency in 2026; Foreign-plated vehicles; Cellphones and CURP; Monarch butterflies; Dry season; Learn Spanish; House selling, & more...

Take a Thoughtfully Crafted Custom Tour of Mexico’s Yucatán

Enjoy a carefully crafted tour of Yucatán that enables you to experience the region authentically and which is adapted to your interests, priorities, & budget

Discover Mexico’s Four Time Zones by State

Mexico has four different time zones: the Central Zone that covers most of the country, two exclusive to two states, and a Pacific zone

Getting Your Documents Apostilled (Notarized) for Mexico

Some foreign-issued documents need to be Apostilled (Notarized) by your home country before you submit them for legal procedures in Mexico

Discovering Mexico’s Annual Public Holidays

Mexico observes several dates throughout the year to commemorate important historical, cultural and religious events; some are national public holidays

Insurance Coverage for Your Home and Property in Mexico

Protecting your most valuable physical asset against unforeseen events is an essential consideration as you formulate your Mexico lifestyle budget

Do I Need a Visa to Visit Mexico?

Do you need a visa to visit Mexico? This article explains who —and who does not— need to apply for a visa before traveling to Mexico

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

Permanent Residency & Foreign-Plated Vehicles in Mexico

Recent reports highlight a changing pattern of enforcement related to the rules about Permanent Residents driving foreign-plated vehicles in Mexico

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

Arrange Auto Insurance for Your Foreign-Plated Car in Mexico

Obtain coverage for your road trip in Mexico. Choose Liability-only or full coverage; all plans include roadside assistance, legal, and some medical expenses

Time Scales to Exchange a Mexico Residency Visa for a Card

Time scales to exchange your residency visa for a card vary by location, and you need to allow enough time for your legal residency application to be completed

Heaven’s Breath: the Wonder of Mexico’s Mystical Wind

Wind storms in Mexico can be mystical: appearing suddenly, transforming a perfectly still day or night—and vanishing abruptly