Series: Essential Skills for Expats in Mexico
This five-part series on Essential Skills for Expats in Mexico describes key skills you’ll need to help you settle-in and assimilate to Mexico
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Time Scales for Obtaining Mexico Residency Visas and Cards
When you're applying for residency in Mexico, you will need to take typical time scales into account for processing your visa and residency card
Discover Mexico City on a Small Group Walking Tour
David Lida, author and long-term resident of Mexico City, offers custom walking tours that will help you to discover and experience the capital's vibrant energy
Replacing Your Lost or Damaged Mexico Residency Card
If you discover that your Mexico residency card is lost, or it becomes damaged beyond use, you'll need to enter a special process to request a replacement card
Mexico’s Hoy No Circula Vehicle Driving Restrictions
If you intend to drive in or through Mexico City and environs, you'll need to take into account a vehicle restriction program as part of your journey plans
Choosing a Place to Live in Mexico: Underexplored Places
Discover locations 'off the beaten path' in Mexico that don't yet have significant numbers of established foreign residents living and retiring there
Time Scales to Buy, Sell, and Transfer Property in Mexico
It might take longer to sell your Mexican home than you anticipate, and the transactional procedures might also require additional patience from both sides
Dusty Days and the Advent of Mexico’s Dry Season
When the seasonal rains vanish in the late fall and the surface water evaporates by early winter, regions across Mexico enter a long dry spell
Mexico’s (No) Clock-Time Changes in Spring & Fall 2026
Most of Mexico won’t change its clocks this spring & fall, but clock changes elsewhere will create time differences to note when you plan travels and meetings
Heaven’s Breath: the Wonder of Mexico’s Mystical Wind
Wind storms in Mexico can be mystical: appearing suddenly, transforming a perfectly still day or night—and vanishing abruptly
The Radio Star Lives On — Especially in People’s Cars
Mexico's radio shows continue to enjoy captive audiences, especially during the morning rush-hour
Insights into Mexican Spanish and its Nuances
Being able to converse in Spanish, even at a basic level, will make your experiences in Mexico richer and more meaningful
