Living Through the Hurricane Season in Mexico
During summer and early fall seasons, Mexico can be host to hurricane-force storms, some of which make landfall and may also cause heavy rain storms inland, too
Discover Mexico
Inspiration, insight and connections to experience more of Mexico
Currency Exchange When You Buy a House in Mexico
When you’re buying pesos to fund a home purchase in Mexico, foreign exchange rates will impact your budget. MexEdge offers buyers a service to manage this risk
Mexico Newsletter —
October 2025
Autumn & clock changes; Residents' proof of address; Monarch butterflies; House hunting; Overwintering in Mexico; Prepping for the dry season; and more...
The Proliferation of Abbreviations in Mexican Spanish
Standard abbreviations for a wide, and growing, variety of words are as much a part of Mexican Spanish as they are in English
El Grito: Celebrating Sovereignty in Mexico
Independence Day on September 16 —marking events that led to the creation of the Mexican Republic— is the most widely celebrated of Mexico's political holidays
Mexico Newsletter —
September 2025
Transition to autumn; Independence; Postal suspensions; Seasonal changes; Residency updates; Selling your house; Food shopping; Wind storms; and more...
Mexico Newsletter —
August 2025
Peak summer; Updated guidelines for visas; Social etiquette; Home stewardship; Places to live off the beaten path; Summer road trips; and more...
Wandering Around to Explore the Old Part of Acapulco
Wherever you stay in Acapulco, some exploration around the old part of this port city is worthwhile, and reveals why it was so popular in its heyday
Mexico Newsletter —
July 2025
Residency by Family Unit; Exchange rates when buying a house; Summer rain storms; Choosing a location; Living without a car; Smartphone payments, and more...
Two Stories that Convey the Spirit & Attitude of Mexico City
Foreign Native discovers two books by a contemporary Mexican novelist which capture the spirit & attitude of Mexico City
Mexico Newsletter —
June 2025
Summer begins; Essential skills for expats; Residency by Family Unit; Living in the countryside; Home stewardship; Extraordinary journeys; Insurance options...
Key Update
RNE Procedure to Apply for Residency in Mexico is Closed
Under a former RNE procedure holders of an expired visitor permit could apply for residency in Mexico. The program was closed in May 2025.