Mexico Essentials

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

Calculating the Value of Old Mexican Banknotes

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

Torn Money: The Banknote Versus the Joker

In Mexico, merchants of all kinds tend to reject damaged banknotes, but you can exchange damaged notes at a bank if you have at least half of the note intact

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

Mexico’s (No) Clock-Time Changes in Spring & Fall 2026

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

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