Insuring Your Home on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula
For geological reasons, insuring property on the Yucatán peninsula can be difficult. although it's now easier and more affordable to insure property there
Discover Mexico
Inspiration, insight and connections to experience more of Mexico
Tips for Visiting Mexico’s Pyramids and Archaeology Sites
Make the most your visit to Mexico's pyramids and archaeology sites with these practical tips to help you plan ahead and enjoy your visit
Matching People and Place Names in Mexico
Each state in Mexico has its corresponding gentilic—adjectives that describe people's place of origin. Here's a guide through the nomenclature
Discover the Benefits of Mountain Living in Mexico
Towns and cities in Mexico’s central highlands offer character and culture—and the benefits of mountain living. We help you to discover these places.
High-Speed Internet Services in Mexico via Satellite
If you live in a (semi)rural location in Mexico, or someplace not served by landlines or a reliable cellphone service, internet via satellite is an option
Mexico Newsletter —
July 2026
World Cup; Cell phone registration; Summer storms; Digital banking vs cash; Location choices; Managing documents; Cooking at elevation, Summer plans & more...
Elevation: Why 7,000 Feet Can’t Deliver a Free Lunch
If you enjoy preparing your own food, you'll need to take into consideration the effect higher elevation has on boiling, cooking, and baking in Mexico
Using Mexican & Foreign Bank Cards at ATMs in Mexico
ATMs provide an efficient way to obtain local currency in Mexico from a foreign or Mexican bank account, and some also accept cash deposits to local accounts
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"
Approaches & Inspiration for Retirement Lifestyles in Mexico
Learn about common approaches to retirement in Mexico, and get some inspiration by discovering lifestyles and pastimes retirees in Mexico come here to enjoy
Mexico’s Elegant $20-peso Coins Begin to Replace the Notes
Mexico's elegant and distinctive 12-sided $20-peso coins are starting to supersede the old $20-peso banknotes that were printed on polymer
Cash, Please: You Still Need Notes & Coins in Mexico
Although cashless payment options are increasing in Mexico, the use of notes and coins remains essential in your day-to-day transactions here