Mexico’s Residency Cards Sport a New Contemporary Design
Mexico’s green and white residency cards are being updated with beige and burgundy color cards that include printed codes to make them easier for scanning
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Is Your Residential Home in Mexico Insurable?
Home insurance coverages are readily available in Mexico, and most residential property can be insured—with some notable exceptions
Exchanging a Mexico Residency Visa for a Card
When your Mexico residency application is granted, a visa sticker is placed in your passport. This sticker needs to be exchanged for a residency card in Mexico.
La Quincena: The Cash Behind the Friday Rush
Workers' wages are paid every fifteen days in Mexico, and pay days are known as "Quincenas" which make for busy weekends, especially in the capital
Spanish and the Art of Managing Disappointment
Exploring a tidy arrangement of words in Spanish usage that most usually leads to the listener’s disappointment
Cultural Insight: Woe is the Malinchista
The expression 'malinchista' harks back five centuries to the native woman Malinche, who served as interpreter for Hernán Cortés
Coffee as Entertainment; Gourmet, of Course
Coffee-drinking is popular in Mexico with quality home-grown and imported coffees readily available at coffee shops, restaurants, and local supermarkets
How to Determine if Mexico is Right for Your Retirement
‘Retirement’ is not an activity, but moreover a lifestyle concept that exists in many forms and which can manifest in lots of different of ways
Footwear: The Pumpkin Soap and Shoe Wax Ritual
Shoe shine stands, attended by "boleadores," are one of the most traditional forms of street vending furniture that you'll see in towns and cities across Mexico
Breathing Easy in Places Situated at High Elevation
Some great places to visit and live in Mexico are situated at higher elevation than most people are accustomed to; this article shares practical advice
How to Arrange Medical Evacuation from Mexico
When you're living in Mexico, or spend several months a year here, a medical insurance evacuation plan can get you back home in certain critical situations
Enjoy Simple, Sustainable Lifestyles in Mexico
Mexico offers choices for people seeking simpler lifestyles alongside its welcoming culture, agreeable climates, and affordable living costs
