Living in Mexico

Discover locations in Mexico that have recently been catching the attention of foreign residents and have fledgling or developing communities of interest there

This article shares tips and practical advice for Mexico’s ‘snowbirds’—part-time residents who overwinter here, usually between fall and the following spring

Practical tips and advice for dealing with the effects of the dry season when you're living in Mexico, or here on an extended stay

Being able to converse in Spanish, even at a basic level, will make your experiences in Mexico richer and more meaningful

Immigration offices in some Mexican states have started to routinely ask applicants for evidence of a residential address in Mexico

When you’re considering a move abroad, making a plan that's founded on your core intentions will help to create a fruitful and sustainable new lifestyle

Local power cuts are a regular feature in Mexico, especially during thunderstorms and wind storms. Some forward planning can help to mitigate potential problems

Mexico's geography offers the whole country plenty of year-round daylight, and the quality of the light here is also outstanding

This guide describes the routes and financial criteria required to qualify for legal residency in Mexico under the auspice of 'economic solvency'

Qualifying for, and obtaining, legal residency in Mexico is becoming more difficult—and more expensive starting in 2026. This article describes the changes

Learn about common approaches to retirement in Mexico, and get some inspiration by discovering lifestyles and pastimes retirees in Mexico come here to enjoy

People who arrived in Mexico to create a new lifestyle and who have settled here cite key reasons about why they came—and why they stay