Discover Mexico

Road Border Crossing between Mexico and the USA

Driving Out of Mexico with Your Foreign-Plated Vehicle

You need to export your vehicle from Mexico before its permit expires. Learn about dealing with the Temporary Import Permit (TIP) when you leave Mexico

On Importing Pets and Other Animals to Mexico

Mexico has specific rules and procedures for the import of animals, including domestic pets, whether you are visiting Mexico or staying for a longer term

Clarity About Drinking the Water in Mexico

Whether your tap water is drink-able in Mexico depends on several factors; most people use filtered or bottled water, some are confident drinking tap water

Mexico Residency: Dealing with an Expired Residency Card

This article describes the procedures that exist for dealing with expired residency cards—whether you are inside or outside of Mexico on the card's expiry date

The Growing Popularity of Mexican Craft Beers

Independent regional Mexican brewers are making a noticeable comeback and some refreshing tasty craft beers may be available at your local restaurant

Family Unit & Applications for Residency from Within Mexico

Most foreigners seeking residency in Mexico need to apply from abroad. There are exceptions—commonly 'Family Unit' applications—and this article describes them

A Personal Journey to Retirement in Mexico

What propels someone to uproot and move to Mexico? For Steve Timm, a chance meeting and a serendipitous visit changed the course of his life’s story

Mole and Other Things You Haven’t Tried

Mexico's climate and rich soils offer-up a great variety of flavorsome and colorful foods and dishes that can be easily identified with the country

Las Mañanitas: Mexico’s Gift to Birthdays

It takes the occasion of an anniversary for most people who are not familiar with Mexico to come across "Las Mañanitas" — the country's official birthday song