FAQs: What is Mexico’s RFC, and What is it Used For?
The RFC is a registration number issued by Mexico’s tax collection agency, SAT. This FAQ describes what it is, how it’s used, and how to apply for it
Living in Mexico
Articles, advice and connections to help you live in Mexico
Articles, advice and connections to help you live in Mexico
Learn About Social Etiquette & Local Customs in Mexico
Learn how to navigate Mexico's social etiquette, discover local customs and graces, and avoid unnecessary or embarrassing social blunders
Semana Santa — Tips for Traveling During Easter in Mexico
The two busiest times of the year for travel in Mexico are during Christmas and New Year, and Holy Week—that begins on the weekend of Palm Sunday
When Night Doesn’t Fall: Reflections on Clock Changes
The annual spring clock-change, that set clocks forward one hour, was never particularly popular in Mexico—a country with plenty of year-round sunlight
Take the Iguana. (Or regret it for the rest of your life.)
DBC Pierre shares some personal reflections as a fascinated child growing-up in the capital, offering glimpses into an era now past, and a world still present
2024 Was a Year of Two Halves for the Mexican Peso
Mexico's peso started 2024 in fine spirits, but events during the summer brought pressure to bear on the currency, causing a 19% devaluation by year-end
Mexico’s UMA and Residency Qualification Criteria 2025
UMA is replacing Mexico's 'minimum wage' as a basis for official calculations. This article describes how it affects applications for legal residency.
Mexico’s Minimum Wage Increases by 12% in 2025
Mexico implements eight consecutive years of double-digit daily minimum wage rises with an increase of 12% for 2025—to $278.80 pesos per work day
El Aguinaldo: The Christmas Bonus in Mexico
Workers in Mexico look forward to their annual Christmas bonus payment, known as 'el Aguinaldo,' that is paid before December 20th each year
Guide to Mexican Visas, Residency and Immigration
Guide to the Mexican immigration: for visits to Mexico, and those seeking legal residency including retirement, working, or Mexican citizenship
Mexico’s Peso: More Big Strides in ’23; Estimates for 2024
In 2023, Mexico's peso extended the solid gains it made in 2022, supported by interest rates, economic growth, exports, tourism, and remittances from abroad
Detailed Guide to the Cost of Living in Mexico 2024
This free and regularly updated detailed cost of living guide enables you formulate a budget based on your individual lifestyle choices when you live in Mexico
