Discover Mexico

Couple talking to advisor and checking details.

Scouting for a Realty Agent to Work With in Mexico

People buying or selling property in Mexico usually scout for a realty agent to work with. This article shares tips for shortlisting potential agents

100-peso Mexican banknotes and 10-peso coins

2024 Was a Year of Two Halves for the Mexican Peso

Mexico's peso started 2024 in fine spirits, but events during the summer brought pressure to bear on the currency, causing a 19% devaluation by year-end

Driving Tip: Read the Signs, then Ask for Directions

Even today with many modern roads and bridges putting a first-world stamp on major cities, Mexico still has some notorious sign posting

Kings’ Day Gifts and Kings’ Loaf Traditions in Mexico

Mexico traditionally closes out its festive season known as 'Guadalupe-Reyes' on January 6th —"Día de Reyes"— Kings' Day.

Variation on a Theme: the Spanish Verb Poder

The Spanish verb "poder" —to be able— can get tricky for Spanish language students as well as be a cause of headaches for Spanish speakers learning English

Traders in Mexico City's main square. Zocalo

Avid Trade and Five Hundred Years of Mexican Commerce

It will take more than a desire for modernity to do away with Mexico's deep-rooted traditions of commerce, which stretch back to Pre-Columbian times

It’s Urgent that You Wait

Mexican Spanish is versatile when it comes to questions of time and punctuality through use of the diminutive term, "ahorita"

Mexico’s UMA and Residency Qualification Criteria 2025

UMA is replacing Mexico's 'minimum wage' as a basis for official calculations. This article describes how it affects applications for legal residency.

Learning How to Navigate Mexico’s Tipping Culture

Tipping is woven into the fabric of Mexican trading culture and appropriate in many everyday situations. This article helps you get acquainted with them