Mexico Essentials

Breathing Easy in Places Situated at High Elevation

Some great places to visit and live in Mexico are situated at higher elevation than most people are accustomed to; this article shares practical advice

Wireless Home Internet Services in Mexico

Cellular data networks in Mexico offer you internet service at home using a special modem that doesn't depend on a landline connection

Choices Faced by Home Owners Across the Generations

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

Mexican Cell Phones: Calling Plans for North America

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

Buying Imported Foods and Homeware in Mexico

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

Obtaining Assistance from Your Country’s Consulate in Mexico

Foreign Consulates in Mexico provide a range of support services to their citizens, but there are limitations to the help they can offer, even in a crisis

FAQs: What is Mexico’s RFC, and What is it Used For?

The RFC is a registration number issued by Mexico’s tax collection agency, SAT. This FAQ describes what it is, how it’s used, and how to apply for it

Posters for Cinco de Mayo Celebrations in Mexico

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Mexico

It had been mentioned that Mexico's Cinco de Mayo holiday is more celebrated among Mexicans in the U.S. than it is in Mexico

There’s More to Mexican Piñatas than Meets the Eye

The colorful piñata is a hallmark of Mexican festive traditions, and more thought and decision-making goes into a piñata ritual than is readily apparent