Mexico Essentials

Local power cuts are a regular feature in Mexico, especially during thunderstorms and wind storms. Some forward planning can help to mitigate potential problems

There are some straightforward paperwork procedures to engage with when you arrive to, and depart from, Mexico. This article describes them

Renting a car in Mexico provides freedom and flexibility to explore the country

Some foreign residents live well in Mexico without owning a car. Whether you can depends on your lifestyle situations and your personal priorities

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

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

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

Old Mexican bank notes can be exchanged for their present-day value at the Bank of Mexico, or sold to collectors who seek to acquire them

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

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

Learn about stores and emporiums where you can buy imported foods and goods which years ago were not available anywhere in Mexico