Mexico Essentials

Learn About Social Etiquette & Local Customs in Mexico

Learn how to navigate Mexico's social etiquette, discover local customs and graces, and avoid unnecessary or embarrassing social blunders

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

Don’t Risk a Fake Marriage for Residency in Mexico

A ‘marriage of convenience’ intended to secure legal residency is risky. Mexico’s INM has special checks in place to spot these applications

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

September: Mexico’s Month of Flags and Parties

Mexico celebrates its Independence in September—when streets, buildings and establishments get dressed in the country's national colors of green, white and red

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 Flight of the Eagle: Soccer Matches at the Aztec Stadium

A visit to Mexico City could well be graced with a visit to the famous Aztec Stadium, in the south of the city, to watch a soccer match

Dog Care: Pay-Per-Hour Walkies Lead the Way

Competition is brisk among dog walkers, trainers, and kenneling services in Mexico, giving dog owners plenty of choice in care services

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