Dealing with Vehicle Breakdowns on a Mexico Road Trip
Mechanical breakdowns can happen to even the best maintained vehicles. Get practical tips for dealing with car breakdowns when you’re on a road trip in Mexico
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
Do I Need a Visa to Visit Mexico?
Do you need a visa to visit Mexico? This article explains who —and who does not— need to apply for a visa before traveling to Mexico
FAQs: Importing a Foreign-plated Vehicle to Mexico
These are the most frequently-asked questions we receive about importing foreign-plated cars and other vehicles to Mexico—updated regularly
Mexico’s Seasonal Rains Bring Refreshment & Color
Mexico’s mainland seasonal rains begin in May or June and run through to October —sometimes spilling into November— and are a treat to experience and enjoy
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
The Enjoyment of Mexico’s Refreshing Rainy Season
Mexico's rainy season brings refreshment and color to the landscape. Rains begin in May/June and run to October each year; sometimes spilling into November
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.
Choosing a Climate: Hot Coasts and Cool Colonial Cities
Practical advice about short-listing locations in Mexico that offer a climate you'll feel comfortable living in through the seasons
Torn Money: The Banknote Versus the Joker
In Mexico, merchants of all kinds tend to reject damaged banknotes, but you can exchange damaged notes at a bank if you have at least half of the note intact
Time Limits on Mexico Visitor Visas and Residency Permits
Discover answers to common questions about time limits as well as exit/entry rules for Mexico visitor visas and residency permits
How to Dial Telephone Numbers To & From Mexico
This article describes how to dial telephone numbers to and from Mexico including cell phones, landlines, and toll-free service numbers
Discover Mexico’s Four Time Zones by State
Mexico has four different time zones: the Central Zone that covers most of the country, two exclusive to two states, and a Pacific zone
