Mexico Essentials

Mexico offers visitor permits for visits and short business trips lasting 180 days or less to passport holders on its 'no visa required' list

Visitors to Mexico occasionally ask about the best way to go about getting tickets to live events.

These are the most frequently-asked questions we receive about importing foreign-plated cars and other vehicles to Mexico—updated regularly

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

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

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

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

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

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

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