For Whom the (Provincial Church) Bell Tolls
The Church and church bells play a significant role in Mexican history, and living within earshot of a lively church offers a mixed blessing
Discover Mexico
Inspiration, insight and connections to experience more of Mexico
Mexico’s Love and Care for The Beatles Lives On
Mexico's love of The Beatles lives on—more than 55 years after the band broke-up—and their legacy continues to be kept alive here
The Modern Use of Güey: a Nasty Little Syllable
Modern conversations in Mexico are frequently interspersed with the word "güey"—which means several things and, just as often, nothing
The Iconic Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City
One of the capital's principal avenues is Paseo de la Reforma, originally built as a route from the Emperor's residence at Chapultepec to the National Palace
Safety Tips for Cash, Bank Cards, and ATM Use in Mexico
This article shares tips and common sense advice to help keep your money and bank cards safe when you are visiting or living in Mexico
Money Matters: How Safe is Your Cash in Mexico?
Mexico operates a public insurance scheme known as IPAB to protect depositors' funds, but not all firms and investment types qualify for cover
An Expression for Surprisingly Wet Dry Seasons
This year's dry season has been characteristically windy, and surprisingly wet across the mainland. Foreign Native shares insights on popular seasonal sayings.
A Quiet Week to Enjoy a Visit in Mexico’s Capital
One of the best times of the year to visit Mexico City is during the Easter Week holiday, known in Mexico as Semana Santa, Holy Week
Semana Santa — Tips for Traveling During Easter in Mexico
The two busiest times of the year for travel in Mexico are during Christmas and New Year, and Holy Week—that begins on the weekend of Palm Sunday
Semana Santa: Mexico’s Easter Holiday in 2026
Easter Week is one of Mexico's important religious holidays and is also the most popular week of the year for family vacations in Mexico
When Night Doesn’t Fall: Reflections on Clock Changes
The annual spring clock-change, that set clocks forward one hour, was never particularly popular in Mexico—a country with plenty of year-round sunlight
Mexico Newsletter —
April 2026
Easter holidays in Mexico; Residency updates; Springtime tours; Dry season & sunsets; Imported foods; Buying property "off plan"; Mosquito season, & more...