Regulating the Water Pressure in Your Mexican Home
The majority of Mexico's water delivery is not served by pressurized systems, requiring some ingenuity to create water pressure in your home or building
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Bread and Other Offerings on Day of the Dead
An important tradition of Day of the Dead is the creation of an "ofrenda" that usually manifests as an altar in family homes
FAQs: Mexico’s Visitor Visas and Visitor Permit, the FMM
These are the most frequently-asked questions we receive in relation to Mexico's visitor visas, and the visitor permit—updated regularly
The Seven Deadly Sins Expressed in Spanish
In a day and age when the seven deadly sins are fully operative at home and abroad, it makes sense to include them in the language syllabus
Costs and Taxes When Buying Property in Mexico
Learn about the typical fees and taxes buyers must pay in addition to the agreed sales price when buying residential property in Mexico
Choosing an Insurance Policy for Your Home in Mexico
When you own or rent a home in Mexico it’s important to consider how you will insure your asset and belongings against unforeseen losses and catastrophic events
Temporary and Permanent Residency in Mexico
Whether you apply for temporary or permanent residency in Mexico will likely depend on your lifestyle intentions and your level of income or savings
Applying for Permanent Residency in Mexico as a Couple
When you apply for Permanent Residency in Mexico as a couple, the dependent spouse/partner will only be offered Temporary Residency to begin with
Making Residency Applications at a Mexican Consulate
Most applications for residency in Mexico begin at a Mexican Consulate. Learn about choosing a consulate, requesting an appointment, and attending the interview
Financial Criteria for Legal Residency in Mexico 2025
This guide describes the routes and financial criteria required to qualify for legal residency in Mexico in 2025 under the auspice of 'economic solvency'
Countryside Living in Mexico: The Charms and Compromises
Is the Mexican countryside right for your lifestyle? Explore the practical aspects, attractions, and drawbacks of living amidst a rural idyll in Mexico
Take a Walking Tour to Discover Ajijic near Lake Chapala
Greg Custer, long-term resident of Lake Chapala, offers walking tours of Ajijic to help you discover the heritage, charms and attractions of this lakeside town
