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If you’re planning to move to Mexico to live, work, retire or establish a home—full or part-time—learning Spanish should be high up on your list of ‘to-do’s’. But even if you’re not planning to move to Mexico, Spanish is a smart choice as a...
Mexico inaugurated the Baluarte Bridge on January 5, 2012, a highway super-structure that connects the states of Sinaloa and Durango. The new route along highway 40D passes under 63 tunnels and crosses 32 bridges, 8 of which are over 300 meters (980 feet) high....
The most efficient public transport system in Mexico City is the Metro, with 4.4 million people traveling along its 11 lines on an average weekday. But the Metro doesn’t quite go everywhere, and so it’s fed every day by a veritable army of micros,...
Following the negotiations and voting over plans for next year’s budget, the Mexican government has announced a number of tax changes that are to go into effect in 2014 . . .
Even with the recent price increases, taxi fares in Mexico City are inexpensive by comparison to some other capital cities around the world. Taxi meters have different bands, depending on the type of taxi and what time of day you are traveling.
If you're planning to live in Mexico full or part-time, or planning to buy a home here, sooner or later you will need to set up a Mexican bank account...
North of the city of Veracruz, just outside of the town of Papantla, you’ll find the mysterious and fascinating archaeological ruins of El Tajin. This large ancient complex, which was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992, is believed to have once...
Mexico's economy is still heavily cash-based and many goods and services must still be paid in cash with Mexican pesos, especially in smaller towns and villages, and places off the beaten track. So you'll need get hold of some cash while you're in...
Until now, if you were involved in a car accident in Mexico, the liability damages imposed on an at-fault driver who caused a negligent fatality in Mexico were capped at a maximum of approximately US$50,000 total damages. Effective immediately, the liability limit has been...
Foreigners buy real estate in Mexico for a great variety of reasons. Some people are buying because they move to Mexico to live and work, and prefer to buy property instead of renting. Others come to Mexico to retire, or plan their...
Foreigners of working-age who want to take up residency in Mexico often consider how they might earn a living by starting and running their own business here. Most success stories of self-employment in Mexico feature foreigners working for themselves independently in Mexico and selling...
The brand new Line 12 of the Mexico City Metro system, the "Golden Line," began operating at the end of October, and has received some mixed reviews from users.
Residency by Family Unit; Exchange rates when buying a house; Summer rain storms; Choosing a location; Living without a...
Our detailed guides to living, working, and retirement in Mexico are continually revised & updated to help you discover...
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There are lots of good, sensible reasons for moving to Mexico, and Mexperience provides extensive guides, articles and helpful...
Comprehensive guides & resources for living, lifestyle, and retirement in Mexico that help you make considered choices. Free and...
This series introduces you to locations in Mexico that foreign residents consider for living, working or retirement, organized by...
