Calculating the Value of Old Mexican Banknotes
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
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
Abundant Options for Local Food Shopping in Mexico
Independent neighborhood vendors selling fresh locally-sourced produce remain a thriving part of the Mexican retail landscape
The Hidden Liabilities in Your Mexican Home
Often overlooked, third party liabilities related to your Mexican property can be mitigated with adequate insurance cover
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
Guide to Public & Civic Holidays in Mexico
Guide to Mexico's public holiday dates, its civic and cultural holidays observed throughout the year, as well as important annual festivity dates
FAQs: Mexico’s Visitor Visas and Visitor Permit, the FMM
These are the most frequently-asked questions we receive in relation to Mexico's visitor visas, and the visitor permit—updated regularly
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
No Hay Cambio — the Art of Making Change in Mexico
With more than 19 billion coins and bills in circulation across Mexico, why does it seem that no one ever has any change?
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
Dealing with Counterfeit Mexican Banknotes
If you find yourself having to deal with a fake banknote in Mexico, options depend on the circumstances under which the fake note came into your possession
The Visas You Need for Doing Volunteer Work in Mexico
You can use a visitor permit to volunteer in Mexico provided the work is non-lucrative. This article describes what visa types you need to volunteer in Mexico
Mexico’s (No) Clock-Time Changes in Spring & Fall 2026
Most of Mexico won’t change its clocks this spring & fall, but clock changes elsewhere will create time differences to note when you plan travels and meetings
