Discover Mexico

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

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

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

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

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

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