How to Plan Ahead for Day of the Dead Festivities
One of Mexico's most important annual festivals is Day of the Dead, celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. This article helps you to plan for the event
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October 2025
Autumn & clock changes; Residents' proof of address; Monarch butterflies; House hunting; Overwintering in Mexico; Prepping for the dry season; and more...
Money Matters: How Safe is Your Cash in Mexico?
Mexico operates a public insurance scheme known as IPAB to protect depositors' funds, but not all firms and investment types qualify for cover
Residency Assist: First Time Residency Applications
When you plan to apply for legal residency in Mexico, this assistance service facilitates your first-time application through every stage of the process
Driving in Mexico – Your Road Trip Checklist
As you plan your road trip in Mexico, this article offers insights, local knowledge, and practical tips to help you prepare for a safe and enjoyable journey
Living, Working and Retirement in Comala, Colima
Living and lifestyle in Comala: guide to help you research and assess Comala and environs as a location for living, working or retirement in Mexico
Key Benefits that Mexico Offers to People in Retirement
Mexico has a lot to offer people relocating here and it's especially attractive to retirees as some of the features and benefits are especially helpful to them
Discover Places for Living, Working or Retirement in Mexico
This series introduces you to locations in Mexico that foreign residents consider for living, working or retirement, organized by their current notoriety
Adequate Auto Insurance for Your Mexico Road Trip
Being properly insured when you drive in Mexico provides coverage against financial loss, and also practical and legal support in stressful circumstances
Relocate to Mexico — Comprehensive Guides & Resources
Comprehensive guides & resources for living, lifestyle, and retirement in Mexico that help you make considered choices. Free and open to all readers
Mexico’s Elegant Catrinas on Parade
How 'Catrinas' —artsy skeleton figurines— became an extraordinary hallmark of Mexican popular culture and synonymous with Day of the Dead festivities
One-on-One Spanish Lessons & Conversation with Elisa
Elisa Vidal is a qualified teacher with years of experience teaching students and helping them to improve their Spanish language & conversation skills
Assistance to Exchange Your Mexico Visa for a Residency Card
When you need assistance to exchange your residency visa sticker for a residency card when you arrive to Mexico, our associates can help
Discovering Cempaxochitl, Mexico’s Iconic Flower
The brightly-colored 'cempaxochitl' —marigold— flowers are one of the iconic symbols that encircle Mexico’s Day of the Dead traditions
