Pride & Prejudice: the Naco Versus the Fresa
You shouldn't have to spend too long in Mexico before coming across the terms "naco" and its social opposite, the dainty "fresa"
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Motivations and Fundamental Choices for Moving to Mexico
What's motivating your move to Mexico, and what are the fundamental choices you'll need to make as you begin to paint (or repaint) your lifestyle canvass here?
Dealing with Electricity Power Cuts in Mexico
Local power cuts are a regular feature in Mexico, especially during thunderstorms and wind storms. Some forward planning can help to mitigate potential problems
Protection Against Loss of Your Mexican Home Due to Damage
What happens if your Mexican home becomes uninhabitable for a while, forcing you to move out while it's repaired or rebuilt?
Choosing a Suitable Climate Zone for Your Mexico Lifestyle
The weather and local climates affect us in many ways, everyday. It's therefore worth choosing a location in Mexico where you'll feel comfortable all year round
Mexico Newsletter —
March 2026
Springtime weather & clocks; Long-weekend holiday; Cellphone registration; Yucatán tours; Dry season; Places to live; Buying books, Mosquito season & more...
Residency Assist: Filing Change Notifications at Immigration
Our associates assist with consultation, forms and the letter required to notify the immigration office about changes to your personal circumstances
Key Reasons Why People are Relocating to Mexico
People who arrived in Mexico to create a new lifestyle and who have settled here cite key reasons about why they came—and why they stay
Discover More with this Mexico Lexica A-to-Z
Browse hundreds of curated insights to discover and explore more of Mexico for lifestyle, leisure, and culture with our Lexica of Mexico A-to-Z
Learning to Assimilate Impermanence with No Hay
You'll become familiar with the phrase "No Hay," that inevitably makes itself apparent at some point when something you want or need isn't available right now
Independent Examination of a Property Transaction in Mexico
The Settlement Company® has over 34 years expertise helping foreigners to transact property in Mexico and offers an independent examination of your transaction
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
