Legal Matters: Finding a Notary Public in Mexico
The Notary Public undertakes an important legal role in Mexico, and is your most important contact for property transactions and other legal matters
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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
Hiring Housekeepers & Other Domestic Helpers in Mexico
Finding house keepers and other domestic helpers in Mexico, how they work, and responsibilities that come with having domestic helpers working at your home
Street Dogs and Dog Ownership Trends in Mexico
Foreign Native shares some insights and anecdotes about strays and street dogs in Mexico along with some comments on trends and habits among dog owners here
Living, Working and Retirement in Pátzcuaro
Pátzcuaro living: guide to help you research and assess Pátzcuaro as a location for living, working, or retirement in Mexico
Mexico Newsletter —
September 2025
Transition to autumn; Independence; Postal suspensions; Seasonal changes; Residency updates; Selling your house; Food shopping; Wind storms; and more...
In Spanish, Two Verbs are Better than One
Along with two verbs "to be," Spanish also has two different verbs for "to know," as well as two verbs "to have." This article describes them.
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
At Concert Time — Boletos Sólo en Reventa
Visitors to Mexico occasionally ask about the best way to go about getting tickets to live events.
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
