Mexico’s UMA and Residency Qualification Criteria 2025
UMA is replacing Mexico's 'minimum wage' as a basis for official calculations. This article describes how it affects applications for legal residency.
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
Learning How to Navigate Mexico’s Tipping Culture
Tipping is woven into the fabric of Mexican trading culture and appropriate in many everyday situations. This article helps you get acquainted with them
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
El Aguinaldo: The Christmas Bonus in Mexico
Workers in Mexico look forward to their annual Christmas bonus payment, known as 'el Aguinaldo,' that is paid before December 20th each year
Tips for Spotting Counterfeit Mexican Banknotes
Mexican banknotes carry a range of security features, and a few spot checks can help you avoid getting landed with fake bills as you trade
December Festivities that Celebrate Christmas in Mexico
The month of December in Mexico is characterized by traditions, color, spectacle, festivities and family gatherings that celebrate Christmas
Mexico’s (No) Clock-Time Changes in Spring & Fall 2024
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
Roadcraft in the Capital: Driving the Mexico City Way
Weekday traffic in Mexico City has reached the point of saturation, giving rise to higher stress levels and the need for patience
Sanborns: Mexico’s Eclectic Department Store
Sanborns stores offer a unique shopping experience and its restaurants provide an oasis of refreshment amidst a casual diner-style setting
Living Through the Hurricane Season in Mexico
During summer and early fall seasons, Mexico can be host to hurricane-force storms, some of which make landfall and may also cause heavy rain storms inland, too
The Transition to Fall: Autumn Climates in Mexico
Autumn temperatures along Mexico's coasts are usually pleasantly warm, and elevated areas inland can feel cooler, or cold overnight
El Grito: Celebrating Sovereignty in Mexico
Independence Day on September 16 —marking events that led to the creation of the Mexican Republic— is the most widely celebrated of Mexico's political holidays
