Discover Mexico

FAQs: What is Mexico’s RFC, and What is it Used For?

The RFC is a registration number issued by Mexico’s tax collection agency, SAT. This FAQ describes what it is, how it’s used, and how to apply for it

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.

Blogueando and other Anglicisms Used in Spanish

Technology has brought new words in Spanish into being—mostly English words fitted with the corresponding verb endings and conjugations

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

Learn About Mexico’s Seasonal Clock Changes

Most of Mexico stopped moving its clocks after the fall of 2022; however, some areas along the US border continue to synchronize their clocks with the USA

The Masculine Plural and Gender Neutrality in Spanish

So-called inclusive language has been creeping into use in Spanish, but the Real Academia Española is so far sticking to its guns

The Mexican Peso: A Historical Tour of Mexico’s Currency Value

A brief glance back over 70 years of exchange rate fluctuations reveals a pattern that's woven into the tapestry of Mexico’s peso

Banks & Banking Services Offered in Mexico

People living in Mexico often open a Mexican bank account to facilitate daily transactions and manage money transfers between their home country and Mexico