Living, Working, and Retirement in Manzanillo
Manzanillo living: guide to help you research and assess Manzanillo, Mexico as a location for living, working, or retirement
Living in Mexico
Articles, advice and connections to help you live in Mexico
Articles, advice and connections to help you live in Mexico
Dealing with Electricity Power Cuts in Mexico
Local power cuts are a regular feature in Mexico, especially during thunderstorms and wind storms. Some forward planning can help to mitigate potential problems
Living, Working and Retirement in San Felipe
San Felipe living: guide to help you research and assess San Felipe as a location for living, working, or retirement in Mexico
Living, Working and Retirement in Mérida
Mérida living: guide to help you research and assess Mérida, Yucatán as a location for living, working, or retirement in Mexico
Learning to Live Well in Mexico Without Owning a Car
Some foreign residents live well in Mexico without owning a car. Whether you can depends on your lifestyle situations and your personal priorities
The Practicalities of Living Part of the Year in Mexico
There has always been a contingent of foreign residents who live in Mexico part-time, usually between late fall and early spring of the following year
Family Unit & Applications for Residency from Within Mexico
Most foreigners seeking residency in Mexico need to apply from abroad. There are exceptions—commonly 'Family Unit' applications—and this article describes them
Mexico’s Immigration Offices are Modernizing Procedures
Changes being rolled-out across Mexico's immigration offices are making residency-related procedures quicker to process and easier to complete
Legal Matters: Finding a Notary Public in Mexico
The Notary Public undertakes an important legal role in Mexico, and is your most important contact for property transactions and other legal matters
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.
Elevation: Why 7,000 Feet Can’t Deliver a Free Lunch
If you enjoy preparing your own food, you'll need to take into consideration the effect higher elevation has on boiling, cooking, and baking in Mexico
Enjoy Simple, Sustainable Lifestyles in Mexico
Mexico offers choices for people seeking simpler lifestyles alongside its welcoming culture, agreeable climates, and affordable living costs
