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...
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Mexico Newsletter —
Noise Pollution vs Noise as a Status Symbol
Noise pollution in Mexico City continues to carry on — long after city planners took measures to reduce air contamination in the capital
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
Rush Hour Variety at Mexico City’s Traffic Lights
For variety, there's little that can beat the entertainers and purveyors of unwanted services who work the traffic lights of Mexico City
Smoke-Free Mexico Offers No Substitutes for Quitters
Ex-smokers and those trying to quit smoking can't find tobacco substitutes in Mexico. Vaping is banned and vaping products may be confiscated at the border.
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...
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.
Mexico Newsletter —
May 2025
Springtime; Cusp of the rain season; Road trips; Copper Canyon; Permanent residency in Mexico; Fractional property ownership; Practical lifestyle insights...
Mexico Newsletter —
April 2025
Easter Holiday; Important updates about residency; Coping in the dry season; Approaches to (re)forming a lifestyle in Mexico; Home rentals; vaping outlawed...
Mexico Newsletter —
March 2025
Springtime in Mexico; long-weekend holiday, (No)clock changes; Pay days; Motivations for moving; Copper Canyon seasons; Spanish lessons, Living costs...
