Mexico’s UMA & Residency Qualification Criteria 2026
UMA replaced Mexico's 'minimum wage' as a basis for official calculations. This article describes how it affects applications for legal residency.
Discover Mexico
Inspiration, insight and connections to experience more of Mexico
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.
Getting to Grips with Ordinal Numbers in Spanish
In Spanish, ordinal numbers get complicated way before cardinal numbers; this article guides you through the variations
Cardinal Numbers Spoken Using Spanish Words
Numbers in Spanish —particularly big numbers— can be a bit tricky for native English speakers. This article helps you through the counting
Mexican Party Foods at Christmas and Other Holidays
Mexico offers an abundance in choice of mouthwatering foods, some of which are associated with certain holidays, and especially with Christmas
Enjoying the New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Mexico
The Guadalupe-Reyes festive period continues after Christmas in Mexico with ample opportunities to celebrate and welcome-in the New Year
Mexico Newsletter —
January 2026
New Year traditions; Residency in 2026; Foreign-plated vehicles; Cellphones and CURP; Monarch butterflies; Dry season; Learn Spanish; House selling, & more...
Discovering the Charms of a Mexican Christmas Experience
The Christmas holiday season in Mexico is a time when friends, family, and traditions fuse together to create an atmosphere that is uniquely Mexican
A Politically Incorrect Christmas to You Too
Mexico has always been a country to assimilate foreign things without giving up its own identity, often putting a particularly Mexican stamp on them
Posadas Navideñas—Heart of Mexico’s Christmas Traditions
"Posadas Navideñas" —traditional Christmas parties— are held between December 16th and December 24th in towns and villages across Mexico
El Aguinaldo: The Christmas Bonus in Mexico
Workers in Mexico look forward to their annual Christmas bonus payment, known as 'el Aguinaldo,' that is paid before December 20th each year
The History Surrounding Virgin Guadalupe and Juan Diego
December 12th, Día de Guadalupe, is one of Mexico’s most important religious events that also heralds the start of the holiday season in Mexico