How Busy is the US-Mexico Land Border?
The US-Mexico land border is the world’s busiest land crossing. Data reveal the colossal volume —and types— of crossings traversing the land border each year
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
Driving Out of Mexico with Your Foreign-Plated Vehicle
You need to export your vehicle from Mexico before its permit expires. Learn about dealing with the Temporary Import Permit (TIP) when you leave Mexico
Clarity About Drinking the Water in Mexico
Whether your tap water is drink-able in Mexico depends on several factors; most people use filtered or bottled water, some are confident drinking tap water
On Importing Pets and Other Animals to Mexico
Mexico has specific rules and procedures for the import of animals, including domestic pets, whether you are visiting Mexico or staying for a longer term
Legal Matters: Finding a Notary Public in Mexico
The Notary Public undertakes an important legal role in Mexico, and is your most important contact for property transactions and other legal matters
High-Speed Internet Services in Mexico via Satellite
If you live in a (semi)rural location in Mexico, or someplace not served by landlines or a reliable cellphone service, internet via satellite is an option
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
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
Mexico’s Constitution Marked with a National Holiday
Mexico's Constitution was legalized on February 5th 1917, and its enactment is marked with a long-weekend national holiday
Febrero loco and the Interval of Unpredictable Weather
"Febrero loco" is a common Mexican saying that refers to the changeability of the weather as spring begins to emerge from winter across Mexico
Driving Tip: Read the Signs, then Ask for Directions
Even today with many modern roads and bridges putting a first-world stamp on major cities, Mexico still has some notorious sign posting
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
