Enjoy Simple, Sustainable Lifestyles in Mexico
Mexico offers choices for people seeking simpler lifestyles alongside its welcoming culture, agreeable climates, and affordable living costs
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Choices Faced by Home Owners Across the Generations
Aging provincial homes in Mexico are charming, and offer dilemmas, opportunities, challenges —and lessons— for present and future owners
Seeking Out Authentic Mexican Flavors at a Local Comedor
Discover the simple, often family-run, diners that offer authentic Mexican flavors amidst an informal and friendly atmosphere
Mexican Cell Phones: Calling Plans for North America
Mexican cell phone plans offer unlimited calling and generous data allowances across Mexico, the US, and Canada—it's never been more affordable to keep in touch
Take the Iguana. (Or regret it for the rest of your life.)
DBC Pierre shares some personal reflections as a fascinated child growing-up in the capital, offering glimpses into an era now past, and a world still present
Buying Imported Foods and Homeware in Mexico
Learn about stores and emporiums where you can buy imported foods and goods which years ago were not available anywhere in Mexico
The Framework You Need to Master the Spanish Language
Mastery of any language —including Spanish— requires a combination of spoken, reading and writing skills as well as knowledge of its grammar
How to Renew Your Mexico Residency Card (Permit)
Temporary residency cards are valid for 1 to 4 years and must be renewed to remain in Mexico. This article explains how to renew your resident card
Mexico’s Constitution Marked with a National Holiday
Mexico's Constitution was legalized on February 5th 1917, and its enactment is marked with a long-weekend national holiday
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
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
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"
