Mexico Essentials

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How to deal effectively with mosquitoes when you're visiting or living in Mexico

Ex-smokers and those trying to quit smoking can't find tobacco substitutes for sale in Mexico, and commercial import of 'vaping' products is banned

This guide explains what you need to know about entry requirements when you are visiting Mexico for leisure, for business, or to take up residency

By late February, the first signs of spring start to be seen and felt across Mexico

Is your tap water drink-able in Mexico? Well, it depends...

Wind storms in Mexico can be mystical: appearing suddenly, transforming a perfectly still day or night—and vanishing abruptly

A visit to Mexico City could well be graced with a visit to the Aztec Stadium to watch a soccer match

The rules for dialing phone numbers in Mexico changed in August 2019. This article explains what you need to know (updated February 2020)

"Febrero loco" refers to the changeability of the weather in the second month of the year