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
Discover Mexico
Inspiration, insight and connections to experience more of Mexico
Tips for Spotting Counterfeit Mexican Banknotes
Mexican banknotes carry a range of security features, and a few spot checks can help you avoid getting landed with fake bills as you trade
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
Chocolate’s Odyssey: A Journey from Mexico to the World
Mexico is the birthplace of cacao —chocolate was unknown to Europeans before Columbus— and the esteemed bean is an integral part of Mexico's history
Mexico’s Immigration Offices are Modernizing Procedures
Changes being rolled-out across Mexico's immigration offices are making residency-related procedures quicker to process and easier to complete
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
Hay & Haber—Treading in a Grammatical Minefield
An exploration of the complexities that exist in Spanish surrounding the use of the terms "there is," "there are," and "to have"
A Lesson in Object Pronouns
Some complications arise with object pronouns in Spanish when you're dealing with third persons singular and plural
¿A Donde Hablo? —versus— ¿Quien Habla?
The phone rings when you weren't expecting a call. ¿A dónde hablo? (where am I calling?) comes a sharp, testy voice
The Flight of the Eagle: Soccer Matches at the Aztec Stadium
A visit to Mexico City could well be graced with a visit to the famous Aztec Stadium, in the south of the city, to watch a soccer match
Mexico Newsletter —
June 2026
Summer & rainy season; World Cup; Cell phone registration deadline; Part-time residency; Social etiquette; Suitable climates; Water supply & more...
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