Mexico Essentials

Winter Chill: The Cold Comes in Snaps and Waves

Cold spells that suddenly arrive across Mexico's central highlands can be felt anytime from late autumn through to early spring

Tips on Buying a Mexican Hammock for Your Home

Investing in a high quality hammock will be a pleasure to use and provide years of restful service in your home. This article shares tips for buyers

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

Traders in Mexico City's main square. Zocalo

Avid Trade and Five Hundred Years of Mexican Commerce

It will take more than a desire for modernity to do away with Mexico's deep-rooted traditions of commerce, which stretch back to Pre-Columbian times

Breathing Easy in Places Situated at High Elevation

Some great places to visit and live in Mexico are situated at higher elevation than most people are accustomed to; this article shares practical advice

Learning How to Navigate Mexico’s Tipping Culture

Tipping is woven into the fabric of Mexican trading culture and appropriate in many everyday situations. This article helps you get acquainted with them

Wireless Home Internet Services in Mexico

Cellular data networks in Mexico offer you internet service at home using a special modem that doesn't depend on a landline connection

Guide to Driving and Preparing for Road Trips in Mexico

Detailed articles packed with local knowledge and insights for anyone who intends to drive in or take a road trip across Mexico

Buying Gasoline and Using Service Stations in Mexico

When you're driving your car or taking a road trip across Mexico, eventually you'll need to use a service station. This article shares helpful tips for drivers.

Toll gate and elevated beltway in Mexico City

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