Mexico Essentials

Articles and insights about essential things you need to know as you make your Mexico lifestyle and leisure plans

Articles and insights about essential things you need to know as you make your Mexico lifestyle and leisure plans

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

Is Your U.S. Medicare Coverage Available in Mexico?

Americans contemplating a move to Mexico often ask whether Medicare is valid here. The simple answer is no, but there are some caveats, and alternatives

Mexico’s Long Daylight Hours and its Extraordinary Light

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

Proof of Address when Filing Mexico Residency Procedures

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

Mexico Phasing Out Use of Paper Visitor Permits (FMM)

Mexico’s immigration service has begun to phase out use of paper versions of the FMM—the multi-purpose visitor permits and arrival form

Choices Faced by Home Owners Across the Generations

Aging provincial homes in Mexico are charming, and offer dilemmas, opportunities, challenges —and lessons— for present and future owners

Using Mexico’s Toll Roads and Mexico City’s Elevated Beltway

Mexico's toll roads offer fast and efficient highway connections between major Mexican towns and cities. This article describes how to access and pay for them

All Mexico Cellphone Users Must Register by June 30, 2026

From 2026, Mexico's law requires that all Mexican cellphone numbers, whether on contract or prepay phone plans, are associated to a verified and registered user

Mexican Cell Phones: Calling Plans for North America

Mexican cell phone plans offer unlimited calling and generous data allowances across Mexico, the US, and Canada—it's never been more affordable to keep in touch

Cash, Please: You Still Need Notes & Coins in Mexico

Although cashless payment options are increasing in Mexico, the use of notes and coins remains essential in your day-to-day transactions here

Senior Care Support in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Puerto Vallarta offers ample choices for senior care in Mexico and a consultation with our associate enables you to consider options and make informed decisions

The Hidden Liabilities in Your Mexican Home

Often overlooked, third party liabilities related to your Mexican property can be mitigated with adequate insurance cover