Medical insurance for short visits to Mexico

If you’re visiting Mexico for a short period —on a vacation or short business trip, for example— travel insurance policies which cover you for a limited time while you’re away from home should suffice.  These might be provided by your current healthcare provider—but double-check as many policies exclude or significantly limit out of country coverage.  Learn more about getting short-term emergency and medical expenses insurance coverage for your visit to Mexico.

Medical insurance for Extended Stays in Mexico

If you plan to be in Mexico for an extended stay —for longer than 90 days and less than 180 days— for example, you might take a sabbatical, a volunteer job, or plan to stay in Mexico part-time, then a short-term travel insurance policy won’t cover you as they are limited to 90-day stays in Mexico.  You can however obtain emergency & medical insurance for extended Stays in Mexico on a policy that will last for visits up to 180 calendar days, about six months.

Health insurance for foreign residents in Mexico

If you intend to apply for, or have, legal residency in Mexico, a travel insurance policy won’t be valid as these are designed for people who come to Mexico for a defined period and return to their country of residence, or travel back and forth between Mexico and another country.

Therefore, if you plan to reside in Mexico, you should consider health insurance coverages that will be valid and provide adequate care for your needs.  Here are the options:

Mexico’s IMSS medical coverage

Foreign residents (temporary or permanent) can apply for the Mexican public healthcare insurance system known an IMSS on a voluntary basis which provides access to certain doctors, clinics and hospitals in Mexico.  Some medications are also covered under this plan.

Coverage costs depend on your age; restrictions and limitations apply and, like all publicly-funded healthcare systems, patient demand is usually higher than the supply of services, so you may have to wait for care. (Note also that people who are enrolled in IMSS through an employer get priority over those who enroll voluntarily.)  This article explains the IMSS medical insurance system in Mexico.

Private medical insurance in Mexico

Most foreign residents who can afford to do so will take out a private medical insurance plan that covers their personal needs and gives them direct access to private doctors, clinics and hospitals in Mexico.

Policies are crafted to the individual situation of the person, couple, or family, and premiums depend on things like your age, term of coverage, coverages included, and the deductible you are willing to pay in the event of a claim.  Learn more about private health insurance providers in Mexico.

Medical evacuation from Mexico

If you are resident in Mexico and continue to have health coverage in your home country then you might consider a medical evacuation plan to enable you to get home for treatment and to convalesce close to your own doctors and family in the event that you experience a serious accident or health event (e.g. heart attack) while you are here.  Note that medical evacuation insurance coverages only cover evacuation costs in serious cases and so you’ll need to get routine or non-critical health matters attended to in Mexico.  Learn more about medical evacuation plans.

Most people begin their search for property online, and a cursory glance at the main property portals suggests that there are ~100,000 residential properties for rent in Mexico right now.

Searching the market for a rental property

With plenty of inventory to choose from, securing a rental should in theory be straightforward; but when you begin a search in earnest, you’ll discover the practicalities of securing an adequate rental home in an appropriate locale will present challenges and force you to make compromises.

A search for property in Mexico normally begins online. Realty agents and word-of-mouth are two other popular ways to find a home here. When you begin to search, you’ll find that while there’s lots of inventory, the quality and/or situation surrounding many homes offered for rental is not ideal.

Searching for Mexico home rentals online

Classified ads for property have proliferated in recent years through online sites that specialize in this market. The most popular sites to search properties and connect with owners or the agents representing them are Vivanuncios, InMuebles24, MetrosCubicos and Homie.  These sites also help you to get an indication of rental prices in a given locale, which is helpful when you come to negotiate the rent.

Finding home rentals through local realty agents

Realty agents operate in every town and city and some can help you find a rental home in Mexico.  Some agents are professionally established, others work informally and/or part-time.  Agents’ fees emanate entirely from landlords paying them a commission; tenants do not pay any fees directly to the agent.  The realty agents only earn a small fraction from property rentals in comparison to what they earn from property sales, and homes for rent are often represented by multiple agents all vying for a limited pool of potential renters. Experienced agents often won’t deal with rentals unless they sense that the people renting might eventually become buyers in the same locale.

Finding a rental by local word-of-mouth

If you’re already in Mexico, or have a friends or family network here, you might be able to find a rental by word-of-mouth. These can often work out to be the best arrangements as people renting decent houses prefer to have them rented through a personal referral.  You usually end-up dealing directly with the landlord, who might or might not draw-up a formal contract.  If you deal direct, we suggest you get agreements in writing, whether those are formal or informal, to avoid misunderstandings later.

Short term rental options in Mexico

If you’re searching for something short-term on the ‘turn-key’ basis, perhaps while you search for a long term rental, consider renting a serviced apartment, which are available for rent in Mexico’s larger towns and cities.

Serviced apartment rentals in Mexico

These are ideal for short visits, or when you need a ‘turnkey’ furnishing arrangement that includes phone and internet connections with self-catering facilities to avoid the higher cost of hotels and eating out every day.  The rent usually includes all utilities and the services of a cleaner/housekeeper once a week.

There are lots of different companies offering serviced apartments.  To find companies specializing in serviced apartments, go online and search for ‘serviced apartments in [location name]’ depending on where in Mexico you want to stay.

Room rentals in private homes

Another option for short-term rentals is to rent a room or annex in someone’s home, or a serviced bungalow.  People renting rooms or other spaces (e.g. annexes, or bungalows) in their homes in Mexico advertise these on Airbnb, as well as Homestay and Tripping.

These accommodations are intended for shorter periods and can be useful when you need a place to stay to scout longer term options in Mexico with accommodation that is less expensive than a hotel or serviced apartment—and potentially more personable, too: the homeowner renting the room might also have local contacts who can help you find a longer term rental in Mexico, if that is your intention.

Housing types available for rent in Mexico

The selection of property types available depends where in Mexico you’re seeking a rental.  The most common types of rental properties are apartments, condos, and houses on their own land within a residential neighborhood.

Apartments and condos

In Spanish, these are called departamentos and condominios. These are the two most common type of property for rent; some condos are classed as ‘condominios horizontales’ which are single or two-story homes joined together at the sides instead of being stacked.  Condos and apartment blocks may also be part of gated communities.

Houses and family homes

Casas. These are usually family homes situated on their own plot of land, usually within a residential area or defined neighborhood of the town or city.  They might face a public road; or they may be part of a fraccionamiento, that is a gated community; or be inside a cerrada or privada, that is a gated or private road.

Countryside properties

Some locations offer specialist or unusual homes, usually away from urbanized centers, although close enough to a significantly-sized town or city for access to services and amenities.  Typically, these offer:

• rustic casitas, in essence, a rudimentary country cottage;
• bungalows, that can be on their own property, on a shared property with other bungalows, or shared within the grounds of a larger home; and
• country houses, that can range in size from 1-2 bedrooms, to larger estates with at least 3 or 4 bedrooms (and possibly more), ample reception areas (which may also include features like terraces and roof gardens) as well as extensive well-tended gardens; they might also have their own swimming pool.

Some countryside properties may be situated near or on a golf course, or overlook a lake or the ocean; others may be situated in quiet neighborhoods of a small village or town.  These countryside property types are more often found tucked away in a rural idyll, a short (or long) drive away from the nearest town or city.

Rental costs in Mexico

Rents vary depending on the house type, location, seasonal demand, as well as other factors.  Mexico has a range of property portals that list properties for rent (and purchase) in Mexico.

These are the principal sites to check when you’re scouting for a property and to gauge rental prices:

Physical state of rental houses in Mexico

Mexico’s house rental market is diverse and the physical state of the property will vary tremendously—along with the fixtures, fittings, and other features of the home.

Condos and apartments offer modern convenience

Most people rent contemporary apartments and condos as these are the most convenient and well-appointed homes on the market: usually of recent build, they include a range of modern amenities, their fixtures and fittings are in good shape, and security and maintenance are taken care of when they are part of a gated community. (Note that gated community fees may or may not be included in the rent; you should check this to avoid surprises.)

Older properties with more character

If you’re seeking something less ‘boxy’ and more charismatic, you’ll find that older homes in traditional Mexican neighborhoods (perhaps rented by families who no longer occupy them) can offer charm but can also exhibit dilapidation with fixtures and fittings that are old, dated, and which may not be in full working order.

Property owners don’t tend to reinvest very much of the rent in these types of older properties, and are seldom willing to spend money on significant upgrades (they might simply not have the capital).

If you’re interested in the charms of a charismatic property that has dilapidations and is being offered for rent, you might ask if they are willing to invest in renovating key rooms of the house, or you might try offering a lower rent in lieu of dilapidated conditions, perhaps on the basis that you’ll undertake some minor repairs or some improvements to make it more comfortable for your stay.

Things to watch for when considering older properties include:

• State of the electricity supply.  Old homes may have old electricity wiring and old breaker boxes: these can cause issues especially during the rain season when electricity supplies can fluctuate and older electrical installations might not protect your appliances.
• Kitchens and bathrooms: Some older homes or rustic casitas, even relatively expensive ones in desirable locations, may have old or makeshift kitchens (some ‘kitchens’ will have a basic sink and little else); and bathrooms may be old and outdated—functional but might exhibit drainage and other issues.
• Roof tiles and roof sealant: Most homes in Mexico have flat roofs with tiles on top, or have the concrete roof sealed to prevent water seeping through during heavy rainstorms.  Check the state of the roofing when you visit the property and if it looks worn or weathered, ask questions about when it was last sealed, or when the tiles were cleaned/cleared of mold, moss and debris.
• Corrugated roofing: Some roofing and side awnings (for example, for laundry areas) present on older properties are created using corrugated roofing: metal or fiberglass are popular; roofing in very old properties might be asbestos.  Take note that corrugated roofing is very noisy during heavy rain storms that are prevalent in many regions across Mexico between May and October.

Luxury home rental market in Mexico

Luxury homes, and brand-new properties being rented for first-occupier use are available in many locations and will usually be presented in excellent shape, but the rents for these are considerably higher.

These homes offer comfort, convenience, modern amenities, and some offer a ‘turn key’ solution with furnishings and other homewares in place, ready for you to move in and live with a minimum effort.

Some luxury rentals also offer ‘all inclusive’ utilities (often with exception of electricity that is charged extra), although in these cases the utilities are managed on your behalf, so there’s no need for you to call the telephone and other utility companies to arrange and manage your service supply, as this is taken care of for you.

If you are on a limited budget, you might consider the advantages of renting a less expensive house that you can spend some money ‘making comfortable’ for yourself, and that will work out less expensive if you intend to rent longer term.

Services and utilities available at the house

Check to see what services and utilities are available at the house you intend to rent before you pay a deposit or sign a contract.

Electricity and gas supply

Virtually all homes for rent in Mexico, except those in very rural or secluded areas, will have electricity and most will have a natural gas tank to heat water and for cooking.

Check the source of water supply

Water supply will depend on where the property is situated: in urban areas this will usually be via mains water feed; in outlying and rural areas this might be from a local well, or you might have to take water deliveries from a truck—check this with the agent or landlord before you agree to rent. Drainage will either be via mains sewerage in urban areas, or a self-regulating septic tank system in rural areas.

Telephone and internet services

Internet services are widely available in urban areas but cross-check this if the house is situated in a (semi)rural area, or in a new or recently developed area.  If there are no telephone or cable lines available, wireless home internet service might be available.

Gardens, maintenance, and security in a rental home

When you take on a rental house in Mexico, you’ll need to consider how you will take care of the property to ensure your deposit is returned.

Large gardens offer attractive outdoor spaces which are ideal in Mexico’s agreeable climates, although they do require time, effort or money (to pay a gardener) to look after. Reasonable wear-and-tear is accepted in the home, but you’ll have to make-good any damages, plug-holes in walls and cover marks when you leave.

If the rental property is not situated inside a gated community, you may need to take extra measures to defend against burglary.

Download and read our free eBook about home maintenance and security for details.

Renting a house with pets in Mexico

If you have pets, particularly dogs, your choice of available rental properties will be more limited in Mexico. Many property owners here explicitly forbid pets on the property as part of the rental contract, usually due to potential damage pets may cause as well as the issue of having to clean the property afterwards.

If the property you intend to rent is a house on its own with a garden, there is a higher likelihood that pets will be accepted.  Homes inside gated communities and condo buildings tend to be the most restrictive. (Often the restrictions are due to covenants associated with the building itself; for example, pets may be banned from certain condos.)

If you have one cat, you might be able to persuade an owner who otherwise does not allow pets to let you rent. In any event, if pets are allowed, you might be asked to pay additional damage and cleaning deposits when you move in.

If you are using the services of a real estate agent to find a rental property, then be up-front about having pets from the start to prevent you both from wasting time  scouting for and reviewing properties that will not allow pets.

Dealing with house-related issues while renting

Appliances included in the rent may fail, fixtures and fittings may break, and events like electrical storms, hurricanes and earthquakes can cause significant issues to arise that you’ll need to deal with.

If the home you are renting requires some improvement or repair and you want to do this yourself, the landlord might negotiate to have specific work undertaken in lieu of rent —in Spanish this is termed as ‘a cuenta de renta’— and we suggest you get any agreement for proposed works in writing before committing to the expense.

For more serious issues caused by floods, storm damage, or earthquakes, you’ll need to deal with the landlord on a per-case basis.  In the event of a force majeure, the landlord will need to make-good any structural matters, but your personal goods are your own responsibility.

Home insurance for renters

You can protect your own personal furnishings and items for loss caused by burglary, storms, and earthquakes by purchasing a renter’s home insurance coverage—these are less expensive as they only cover the tenant’s belongings, not the structure of the property.

End of rental term, checking-out, and deposits

Review your contract to determine when you need to start renegotiating the rental agreement, the rent to be paid, and any notice you need to give to the landlord before you vacate the property.

Provided that the house is returned in the good order —allowing for domestic wear-and-tear— your deposit should be returned to you. Some agents provide an ‘escrow’ service between the landlord and tenant in regard to rental deposits; but this is not very common in Mexico and your deposit is often paid directly to the landlord on trust of its return. Some landlords will accept the last month(s) of rent in lieu of the deposit they hold.

Renting versus buying in Mexico

We recommend that people moving to Mexico rent first before buying—unless you have good prior knowledge and experience of the area and feel confident that you want to live there.

Some people come to Mexico and rent a home for many years through a long-term and stable contract. However, rental contracts are often subject to unforeseen termination: two common reasons include a family member needing use of the property, or the owner or family deciding to sell it.

Renting almost always requires compromises to be made

Whatever rental home you find in Mexico, it’s unlikely to deliver everything you want; and any improvements you make will remain with the house when you leave—whether or not the landlord paid for them in lieu of rent.  If you’re in Mexico for the long-haul, you’ll need to buy a home here to get the property you really want, benefit from any improvements you make to it, and have the peace of mind to know that a landlord’s whim or personal circumstances won’t force you to move.

Learn more about property rentals in Mexico

We publish extensive local knowledge about real estate and property rental to help you find a suitable home for rent in Mexico:

• Finding suitable accommodations for your lifestyle in Mexico
• Finding and managing your property rental in Mexico
• Latest articles about property rental in Mexico

Policy wording for Mexican property insurance

Property insurance policies sold in Mexico differ from policies you are used to seeing in your home country. The policy wording is unique, and the types of coverage offered by insurance companies is different here, so some things that you would expect to be included as standard, might not be present if you purchase your insurance in Mexico directly from a Mexican insurer.

Familiar policies, fully underwritten in Mexico

To help foreign residents who own property in Mexico to purchase insurance products familiar to them, specialist companies based in the U.S. have developed property ownership insurance policies which reflect the wording, terms and covers included on US and Canadian policies.

The insurance policy is fully underwritten by a Mexican insurance company (by law, it has to be this way), but the U.S. companies work in partnership to create a product that is familiar to those purchasing insurance in the US and Canada, and which is legally sound under Mexican law.  The premiums are paid in US dollars and any pay-outs are also paid in US dollars.

Policies to suit your situation and needs

The home insurance policies available in the market offer a wide range of options, and you can choose what to include and what to exclude as part of your coverage plan.

Depending on where your home is situated in Mexico, the risks (and coverage) you need to insure against will vary. For example, homes near the coast should be insured against hurricane damage and earthquakes, whereas inland only cover for earthquakes (and perhaps flooding, if you home is situated near water) will be needed.

Home insurance policies cover a wide range of eventualities and the most common coverages include reimbursement of costs related to:

• Damage caused by hurricanes and earthquakes
• Damage caused by and wind storms and floods
• Injuries to housekeepers and other workers in your home
• Burglaries and vandalism
• Damages to third parties, e.g. falling trees
• Coverages for owner-specific liabilities, e.g. in condos

You can cover all risks or named perils

Policy options and choices include all risks versus named perils, whether to cover assets like outbuildings surrounding the main property, and the option to insure your personal goods.

• The better policies will include coverages for third party liability: this is  helpful in the event that someone who does not live at your home meets with an accident on your property, or where some damage is caused to a neighbor, e.g. by a falling tree.
• This article about third party liability in relation to your home shares more details.
• Other considerations to take into account when you’re assessing your insurance needs include purchasing cover for any watercraft you may own, as well as special arrangements for condos, where some liabilities are shared and some are owner-specific.

Regardless of the type of insurance you choose, the insurer underwriting the policy is far more important than the broker or agent selling you the product: in the event of a claim, the integrity of the underwriter will determine pay-outs, not the insurance broker.

Learn more about caring for and insuring your home in Mexico

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Our extensive guides and articles offer insights to anyone exploring prospects for living, working, retirement and cultivating your lifestyle in Mexico.

They provide practical insights, incisive local knowledge, and meaningful guidance that helps you to discover opportunities, consider your choices, and make informed decisions.

Discover what lifestyles Mexico offers, identify opportunities of interest to you, weight up the compromises, consider your options, and plot a course based on the things that are important to you.

Guides to lifestyles in Mexico, for all life stages

Our continually-updated guides help you to begin weaving together the key components which create a workable and realistic lifestyle plan in Mexico, whatever planning stage and life stage you are in presently:

• To those considering a move to Mexico, whether you are single, with your partner, or a family with young children, Mexperience helps you to discover the country and evaluate living and lifestyle choices available here.  Our guides also offer thoughtful guidance about setting out your intentions and reshaping your situations.
• To those planning their retirement or seeking a place to retire, Mexperience guides provide specific guidance about matters related to retirement planning and retirement lifestyles, as well as the practicalities of retiring in Mexico.
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Mexico as a place for your retirement

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Getting your residency permit for Mexico

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Moving and settling-in to life in Mexico

When you’ve decided to move to Mexico and made key decisions about where and how you’ll live, there’s the move a period of adapting and settling-in.  We publish extensive guides and articles to help you settle.

Learn how to keep in touch when you’re in Mexico

Our guides include detailed information about how to keep in touch when you’re in Mexico: by phone, by internet, as well as using postal and courier services here.  Our local knowledge helps you to choose a mobile phone plan, explore choices for high speed internet in Mexico (even if you live in a remote area) and our cost of living guide includes a section about the cost of communications services.

Detailed insights into the practicalities of living in Mexico day-to-day

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Financial considerations are an important aspect of any move.  Mexperience helps you to calculate your cost of living in Mexico and offers practical tips for managing your money and finances here.

Mexico as a place for working-age professionals

Working-age professionals, especially those plying a trade in the knowledge economy, are also considering Mexico as a base to live and work.

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What is Mexico’s CURP

CURP is an acronym that stands for Clave Única de Registro de Población and is different to the RFC.  All Mexicans are issued with a CURP by default, for example, when their birth is registered.

When you are granted legal residency in Mexico you are automatically assigned a CURP. Your CURP is usually printed on your residency card, but not always.  You can find your CURP using this website.

What is Mexico’s Biometrical CURP

In 2025, Mexico’s lawmakers legislated for a Biometrical (digital) version of the CURP.  The Biometrical CURP is intended to supersede the current version that can be accessed online and printed out.

To obtain a Biometrical CURP, people need to attend special processing centers that the government is setting up —at local RENAPO offices and Civil Registry offices— for people to share their biometrical data including electronic scans of their fingerprints, a digital photo of their face, and an electronic scan of their iris (eyes).

Is Mexico’s Biometrical CURP Obligatory?

In the autumn of 2025, lots of media stories stated that the new law makes the Biometric CURP obligatory; however, at a recent press conference Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, asserted that the Biometrical CURP is optional for individuals and that no one is being forced to share their personal biometric data, and also went on to say that she anticipated most people would participate in the Biometric CURP when the importance of doing so is explained to them.

In practice it might become impossible to enter into certain programs and transactions in Mexico in future without a Biometric CURP, for example: healthcare, government programs, school enrollment, and banking.

As of now, the regular CURP is being universally accepted.

What is a CURP used for and when is it necessary?

Mexico’s CURP is a unique alfa-numeric code that identifies a sole individual. The new Biometrical CURP associates that number with specific biometrical features of an individual and might become the country’s Universal Identification Document.

Presently, the CURP is needed when you want to engage in certain official, often government-related, programs and some private transactions too. Examples include:

• Enrollment in government social programs.
• Mexicans and naturalized Mexicans need a CURP to apply for a passport and their INE—the identification card needed to vote in Mexican elections.
• Mexicans and legal foreign residents need a CURP to enroll in the government’s national healthcare service, the IMSS.
• You’ll be asked for your CURP to register for a RFC at a local tax office.
• Employers ask for your CURP to manage payroll, and to register employees with various government departments.
• A CURP is needed to enroll yourself or your children in any school or university, whether it’s public or private.
• You’ll need a CURP to apply for a Mexican driving license, and to get/renew license plates for a vehicle.
• Banks ask for a CURP when you are opening a bank account and/or applying for a mortgage or other form of credit.
• If you are buying online, and the goods you purchase are being physically imported, the online retailer (e.g. Amazon) is obliged to ask for your CURP number to process the importation of the product(s).

How do I apply for a (Biometrical) CURP?

The CURP is issued and managed by a government agency called RENAPO.  Every state has local offices.  Go to the RENAPO website for further information: https://renapo.gob.mx/citas/

Foreign Residents in Mexico

Foreign residents are issued with a CURP automatically when they are issued with their residency card.

The RENAPO website is directing foreign residents to attend their local immigration office for any matters related to their CURP.

It is presently unclear whether immigration offices will in future take additional biometric details to the ones they already take when issuing residency cards, and thus issue Biometrical CURPs automatically, and whether there might be a different process to apply for a Bio CURP if you’re an existing foreign foreign resident in Mexico.

What happens if I don’t have a (Biometrical) CURP

If you are a legal foreign resident in Mexico with a residency card (Temporary or Permanent) you already have a CURP.

Most Mexican nationals have and use their CURP by default.

If you don’t apply for the Biometrical CURP, in future you might be denied access to certain government programs as well as services and transactions—public and private.

Further information

Here are some additional resources related to Mexico’s CURP:

• CURP main website
• RENAPO (Appointments for Bio CURP)
• DOF (Federal Law Register) for Biometric CURP
• See also: What is the RFC and what is it used for?

Taking a Mexican-plated car to the US & Canada

If you reside in Mexico, you might own a Mexican-plated vehicle, and you might want to drive it to the USA or Canada on short visits—usually up to six months.

Your Mexican insurance policy probably covers damage to your own vehicle and loss of any personal items inside of it when the car is outside of Mexico (check the policy); however, it will not cover third party liabilities in the USA and Canada in the event of an accident. A special top-up insurance policy is needed.

Short-term third-party liability insurance

Policies for Mexican-plated vehicles driving into the USA and Canada can be purchased on a short-term basis only—you select the number of days you intend to visit the US/Canada as part of the quotation process.

The insurance policy will:

• Cover you in the event of an accident in the USA or Canada and provide third party liability coverage up to the value of the coverage stated on the policy.
• Provide a limited amount of coverage for medical expenses—sufficient to cover very minor incidents, but insufficient for a serious situation, so a separate medical coverage policy is recommended.
• Provide roadside assistance in the event of a vehicle breakdown while you’re outside of Mexico, and legal assistance—as described in the policy.
• You can optionally purchase other defined coverages in addition to those listed above for an extra fee.

These policies are not intended to provide comprehensive coverage but instead top-up your Mexican insurance to cover you for damages in the event of an accident or other incident involving third parties while you’re driving in the USA or Canada.

Learn more about driving in Mexico

Mexperience offers articles with insights to help you prepare for your road trip and drive confidently in Mexico.

• Your Mexico road trip checklist
• Who can drive a foreign-plated vehicle in Mexico
• Insuring your vehicle for driving in Mexico
• Importing a foreign car or other vehicle to Mexico
• Latest articles about driving in Mexico
• Guide to auto insurance in Mexico

If you have an active Mexican cell phone number:

• Whether you are situated in Mexico or abroad (or travel between countries); and
• Whether that number is active with a physical SIM card or a virtual eSIM; and
• Whether you are on a contract or a prepay phone plan; and
• You want to keep the line active—
• You’ll need to act by June 30.

This article describes the new rules and how to register your Mexican cell phone as we understand them from current information. We are keeping this article updated as new/additional information becomes available.

Requirements for registration

Beginning January 9, 2026 all Mexican cell phone numbers must have a verified person associated with the number.

Mexicans: Mexicans can register their cell phones using their INE Card or their Mexican passport.

Foreigners:  Foreigners, whether visitors to Mexico or legal residents, will need to use a valid passport. If you are a legal resident of Mexico, the process will automatically match your name and passport details to your CURP.

Existing active cell phone lines

There are an estimated 127 million active cell phone lines (numbers) in Mexico.

• All existing active lines must be registered by June 30 to prevent the number from being suspended.
• Individuals can register up to 10 cell phone numbers in their own name.
• Depending on how you acquired your existing Mexican cell phone, the number might or might not already be registered to you.
• If your number gets suspended, it won’t be cancelled immediately. It will be reactivated when you register, but telephone companies will likely cancel numbers that are not registered after a (presently undefined) period of time.

New cell phone lines

Any new cell phone lines activated on or after January 9, 2026, will need to be registered within 30 days of their activation.

If you are a visitor or tourist to Mexico and purchase a local SIM card (or eSIM) for use during your stay in the country, the registration that associates the number with your Passport will be part of the activation process.

Company cell phones

If your cell phone is held in the name of a Mexican company, the company must ensure that the cell phone numbers on its account(s) are associated with the company’s RFC.

Additionally, individual users must ensure that their company cell phone number is associated to them personally (using their official ID) to prevent the number from being suspended.

Home internet cellphone modems

If you have internet service at home that uses the mobile network (these modems are provided by cellphone providers and have a SIM card inside them) you need to register the modem as well, as if it was a cell phone.

We recommend you visit the cell phone provider’s service center to do this. If you have a cell phone number already registered, they can link the modem SIM to your cell phone account and confirm the registration that way.

Foreign cell phone numbers and landlines

If you roam in Mexico using a foreign-issued cell phone number, you do not need to register the number in Mexico. This requirement is only for cell phone numbers issued by Mexican cell phone companies.

If you live in Mexico and have one or more landlines (from whichever provider) you do not need to register these.  Only Mexican-issued cell phone numbers need to be registered.

How to register your Mexican cell phone number

Mexico’s telephone companies are offering users two methods to register:

• Online, using a special registration portal provided by each cell phone service provider; or
• In person at one of their service centers nationwide in Mexico.

Registering online

The fastest and easiest method to register your Mexican cell phone number is to go online to your phone company’s official website (see links below) to register.  The registration process is similar to the one that e.g. banks use when you register online, and you will be asked for:

• An upload of a photo of your government-issued ID:
• Mexicans (and naturalized Mexicans) may use their INE card or Mexican passport.
• If you are not a Mexican national, you will need to upload a photo of your valid passport—no other ID is accepted.
• A live ‘selfie’ to compare it with your official ID and confirm it’s you.  The online process will ask for access to your camera, and you will need to show your face from various angles. This matched with your government ID to complete the verification.
• It’s possible that the online registration might also ask for the IMEI number of your device. The IMEI number can be displayed by accessing the phone’s settings.
• If you are unable to register online, you will need to visit a customer service center and register in person.

Registering in person

Cell phone companies operate service centers across all major towns and cities in Mexico.  If you attend a service center in person to register your number, you will be asked for:

• Government-issued ID.
• If you are not a Mexican national, you will need to present a valid passport.
• Mexicans (and naturalized Mexicans) may use their INE card or Mexican passport.
• The service attendant will guide you through the registration process.
• The service attendant might also ask for the IMEI number of your device. The IMEI number can be displayed by accessing the phone’s settings.

Data protection

The online registration process states that personal data will be stored in alignment with Mexico’s data privacy laws.

Mexico’s cell phone providers

To register your Mexican cell phone number, visit only the official website of your cell phone provider, most usually Telcel, AT&T, or Movistar.

We recommend that you do not click any links inviting you to register your Mexican cell phone number sent by SMS, social media and/or email messages.

Official website addresses of Mexico’s big three cell phone providers:

Telcel: https://www.telcel.com/

AT&T: https://www.att.com.mx/

Movistar: https://www.movistar.com.mx/

Learn more about keeping in touch in Mexico

Our guides and articles about communications help you keep in touch when you’re in Mexico: by phone, by internet and by post/courier.

• Mexican cell phone plans
• The cost of communications services in Mexico
• Learn about internet services in Mexico
• Wireless high speed internet at home via mobile and satellite
• How to dial numbers to, from and within Mexico

How mosquitoes feed and breed

Mosquitoes feed primarily on nectar, although females also need the nutrients from animal or human blood to produce eggs and, unlike male mosquitoes, their mouth parts can penetrate skin and draw blood from hosts.

Female mosquitoes find hosts by using their antennae which detect carbon dioxide and other organic compounds expelled when humans and animals breathe out and sweat.  Studies have revealed that mosquitoes prefer some hosts over others: blood type, the bacteria on your skin, and even genetics can influence your attractiveness to female mosquitoes.

While the quantity of blood mosquitoes extract is inconsequential to the host, the saliva in mosquitoes’ mouths can carry diseases which may be passed-on, including Malaria, Yellow Fever, Chikungunya, Dengue fever, and the Zika virus.  According to the US Center for Disease Control, the chances of contracting Malaria from mosquitoes in Mexico is very low, although it advises pregnant women and their partners to take special precautions due to the risk of Zika virus.

Mosquitoes by season and region in Mexico

Mosquitoes are most prevalent in Mexico between April and November, and their numbers swell during the rainy season (June to October).  Sub-tropical regions in the south including the states of Chiapas, Tabasco, and Yucatán experience a higher proliferation of mosquitoes than areas further north.  Mexico’s fertile coastal plains provide the ideal environment for mosquitoes to thrive, but you’ll find plenty of them in places situated at elevation too, albeit fewer the further north you are in the central highlands. Mosquito numbers decline significantly —but don’t vanish entirely— from late autumn and through the winter months and will begin to return around the middle to late half of the dry season.

Practical matters concerning mosquitoes in Mexico

Most mosquito bites in Mexico are an annoyance more than a threat: your risk of contracting a disease is very low.  However, mosquito bites are not pleasant so it’s good practice to defend against them—whether you’re just here on a visit and especially if you live in Mexico or spend an extended period of time here.

Active hours

Although mosquitoes tend to be more active after dusk, female mosquitoes will bite anytime of day, especially in warmer and more humid climates.

Mosquito nets on windows and doors

An excellent way to guard your home in Mexico against mosquitoes is to install mosquito net-screens on your windows and install swinging mosquito net-screens in front of outside doors.  These allow you to enjoy an air flow, keeping your indoor spaces cool and naturally refreshed, while preventing mosquitoes from entering; this is especially helpful overnight during the hotter months when a cool night breeze can help you to rest. If your windows and doors don’t have mosquito nets, close them just before sundown to prevent lots of mosquitoes from entering your home and disturbing you at night.

Bed nets

Even using window and door net-screens, some female mosquitoes will always sneak-in, hide and become active overnight in their search for blood hosts—especially during the peak summer breeding season.  Whether you have mosquito nets on your windows or not, a bed net is one of the best and most effective ways to prevent your night’s sleep from being interrupted.  They are especially useful over children’s beds and cots.  They’re inexpensive, easy to install (simply hang from a hook in the ceiling), and the net can be folded back during the day.  Bed nets are a superior solution to burning incense or using some other artificial repellents in the room while you sleep.

Prevent mosquitoes breeding around your home

Mosquitoes need water to breed and checking your home spaces for possible mosquito breeding habitats will prevent you from having to deal with a swarm in your immediate vicinity.

The most common mosquito-breeding habitats in homes are laundry and utility areas, garden ponds, unused fountains and swimming pools, and any other places on the property where water can accumulate in stagnant pools.

Make it a regular habit to overturn water buckets and bins after use (even small pools of water in the base of a bucket create a breeding opportunity); if you have an unused fountain or swimming pool, keep it clear of stagnant water; if you have a garden pond you can use certain natural plants, fish, and/or essential oils to dissuade or prevent mosquitoes from breeding there; check near drainage areas, and on any flat roofs as well as other nooks and crannies which may accumulate pools of water after it rains: mosquitoes can breed quickly, and preventing them from using your home to multiply is a good first line of defense.

Body lotion mosquito repellents

Wearing insect repellent on your skin is the most common way to prevent mosquitoes from biting you while you’re enjoying the outdoors.  There are two types: the traditional synthetic repellents (usually based on DEET as the active ingredient) and repellents made using natural oils.

Repelente de insectos is readily available from local pharmacies and supermarkets across Mexico: the most common synthetic big-brand repellent on sale here is called “Off” and the alternative natural formulas made using citrus and other oils are sold under various brand names but most often include the word “Citronella” on the label.  You can buy them in liquid form with a spray top, or as a lotion or cream.

Dressing against mosquitoes

It’s worth wearing long sleeve shirts, trousers and socks after dusk if you plan to spend time outside during an evening.  Biting mosquitoes tend to go for places on your body with the least amount of hair, e.g. feet, ankles, legs/knees, ears, and neck.

If you are visiting or traveling through densely-foraged areas in humid regions (which includes many archaeology sites) it’s worth dressing using long sleeves and trousers as well as using a generous helping of insect repellent on exposed skin, regardless of the time of day.  If you’re traversing through rural areas which are densely-wooded, or through jungle, a hat with a sewn-in mosquito net is also recommended.

Candles, incense and coils, and bug sprays

‘Citronela’ candles are available for purchase locally although their efficacy seems doubtful.  Incense and coils which you light to emit smoke are also available; some claim they are suitable for indoor use, although these are probably best kept outside and used for evening garden parties, and other outdoor gatherings.

Big-brand mosquito insecticide sprays are readily available in stores and supermarkets across Mexico—they are effective, but the active ingredients are toxic to humans and other plant and wild life as well, so use them sparingly—or better, choose alternatives.

Electronic devices to deal with mosquitoes

There are three electric devices commonly used for deterring and eliminating mosquitoes.

Chemical diffuser and sound waves

Some people purchase devices which plug into an electricity socket on the wall: one type requires the continual purchase of an accompanying oil which is diffused into the room by the device; the other type emits a high-pitched frequency sound, inaudible to humans and supposedly unfriendly to mosquitoes and other insects. If you have pets, they might not appreciate these devices.

Ultra-violet light lamps

The other popular electric device is a ‘bug zapping’ lamp, that attracts flying insects using a UV lamp and electrocutes them.  The debris fall onto a tray that must be cleaned out.  A key issue with these is that they attract all flying insects, not just mosquitoes—and some flying insects are helpful to have around.

Simple alternative to electric devices

A hanging bed net —see above— is more effective and does not fill the room with artificial chemicals, high-frequency sound pitches which might affect sleep or hearing, and does not require you to continually clean out a tray of dead bugs (including ones that can be helpful and not just biting/stinging ones).

Marquees with mosquito screen-nets

Mexico’s agreeable climates provide ample opportunity for outdoor activities and events and if you often spend time in the garden or entertaining guests outside during the evening hours, you might consider buying a marquee and adding a mosquito netting to the sides; some marquees are sold with the mosquito netting already sewn-in; it can be rolled-up when it’s not needed.

Natural repellents and remedies

If you want to defend against mosquitoes without using a lot of synthetic/toxic chemicals, there is plenty of advice online about natural ways to deal with mosquitoes.

After-bite treatments

Most people will experience a mosquito bite and how your body reacts depends on a range of factors.  Most mosquito bites create a swollen area and cause an itch; in some people the reaction can be more severe, for example, large blisters may form.  If you are bitten, you can purchase Andotol gel from local pharmacies in Mexico which is an effective after-bite treatment; ask the pharmacist about other after-bite products they have in stock; some use bicarbonate of soda as the active ingredient.

Symptoms of possible disease

The odds of a disease being passed to you from a mosquito bite in Mexico are very low; notwithstanding this, if after being bitten by a mosquito you feel fever, unusually sweaty, experience back and body aches, a stiff neck, or begin vomiting seek medical advice.

Benefits of a simple lifestyle in Mexico

Simple living is concerned with identifying your priorities, and defining what is most important in your life.  Common priorities which tend to emerge through this lifestyle choice tend to be matters related to:

• feeling better and focusing on well-being
• reviewing work routines;
• letting-go of unimportant pursuits to create more space for sharing with family and close friends;
• reducing stress; and
• reducing ‘clutter’—material and situational.

A key principle of simple living is to improve your quality of life through practices which bring about material simplicity: considering your true needs and being aware of how much is “enough.”

A by-product of simplicity is the reduction of financial costs, although the benefits of living simply extend beyond finances.  (You may of course, move to Mexico, live a lavish lifestyle, and spend more than you do in your home country.)  Many people who come here in search of a new life situation also come to learn about  the attractions and benefits simpler lifestyles provide.

You don’t have to wait for retirement

In addition to people approaching, or planning for, retirement, we’re receiving an increasing number of inquiries from working-age people, particularly those working independently, who are considering relocating to Mexico as part of a life and work-style change.  Modern communications, and particularly the internet, makes teleworking from Mexico a viable possibility for working-age professionals with portable skills.

Simpler living for retirees in Mexico

If you are thinking about or actively planning for your retirement, Mexico continues to be one of the world’s most popular places for foreign retirees and you can learn more by reading our extensive articles and guides to retirement in Mexico. Provided you meet the financial criteria required to obtain a residency permit, retirement is one of the most straightforward ways to attain legal residency in Mexico.

Simplifying your home life

Land and property prices continue to be affordable in Mexico and the affordability continues even after your purchase, because ownership costs are lower in Mexico than in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Read more about the advantages of lower property ownership costs in Mexico and if you plan to rent a home, you’ll find that Mexico can offer good value to renters, too.  Read our free and regularly-updated guide to real estate in Mexico to learn more about property rental and purchase.

An affordable lifestyle in Mexico

While financial considerations are only part of the criteria people consider as they explore relocation, finances remain a cornerstone of the decision-making process.  For working-age people, lower costs can translate into additional income available for retirement or other savings; and for retirees on fixed incomes, Mexico’s lower basic living costs can make your retirement income stretch further.

Actual living costs will depend on your lifestyle choices and expectations: our Guide to the Cost of Living in Mexico will help you to create a detailed budget based on your individual circumstances.

Resources for living & lifestyle in Mexico

Mexperience offers you a comprehensive online resource of information and local knowledge to help you discover Mexico, explore choices, find opportunities and plan a new life in Mexico.  Our resources include:

• A section with articles about living simply in Mexico
• Insights for lifestyle planning as you research Mexico
• Extensive articles about living and lifestyle in Mexico
• Helpful tips and inspiration for cultivating a home life in Mexico
• A library of free guides about Mexico
• A regular Mexico Newsletter you can subscribe to for free

It’s possible to lose a great deal money (and even a life’s savings) if you are not insured or discover following an unforeseen event or natural disaster that your policy was not adequate or that the insurer underwriting the policy was not financially sound.

This article highlights practical aspects related to property insurance in Mexico to help you understand home insurance policies and choose coverages which are suitable to your needs and that will be adequate in the event you need to make a claim.

Home insurance if you own or rent in Mexico

You can arrange property insurance whether you own or rent a home in Mexico.

If you own a home in Mexico, you can insure the physical structure of the property as well as arrange coverages for loss of personal property at the home, and third party liabilities.

If you are renting a home in Mexico, you cannot insure the physical structure but you can arrange coverages for loss of personal property situated at the home and third party liability in relation to people visiting or working in your rented home.

Uninsurable residential structures in Mexico

Note that certain physical structures, especially risky ones like wood-framed buildings and palapa (palm or straw) roofing structures are usually explicitly excluded from all policies; if you must insure these, be prepared to pay a high premium to have them included in your coverages (it’s usually uneconomic to do so).

“All Risks” —vs— “Named Perils” insurance coverages

Some policies will offer “All Risks” cover, a form of comprehensive coverage that will pay out in the event of most incidents involving your home.

The better policies offer the option to cover catastrophic incidents such as hurricanes, floods, wind, fire, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes; surprisingly, some Mexican insurers are unable to underwrite some of these events, although specialist US insurers will.

To lower the insurance premium, you can elect to limit certain “Named Perils” assigned to your policy instead of taking All Risks coverage.  When you do this, certain events will be covered while others will not.

Less expensive policies are often the “named perils” type—even though on the surface they might appear to be comprehensive. A good broker will make a clear distinction between these two during its sales offer and demonstrate the cover and price differences between options.

Property insurance —vs— property title insurance

Note that property insurance and property title insurance are different.

Property insurance coverages are paid annually and can underwrite the physical property on the land, your personal possessions at the property, and may also cover third party liabilities related to the property.

Property title insurance is a one-time insurance payment you can buy when you purchase a property that mitigates risks related to unforeseen issues or liens associated with the property’s title.  It must be purchased before you close the property transaction.

Obtaining coverage for all your dwelling spaces

Your policy should cover the main structures of your home space and provide sufficient compensation to rebuild those structures if necessary.

Optionally, you may also cover carports, guesthouses, and other outbuildings including garages, games rooms, cabañas, equipment rooms, bungalows, stand-alone studios, etc.

Some homes in Mexico are composed of several structures (for example, several buildings situated around a central courtyard) and in these circumstances, the insurance rule is usually: everything that is directly connected is treated as one building. Anything that stands alone is considered an additional building.

Insuring your personal possessions situated at the property

A good insurance policy will cover personal goods owned by you, your guests, or domestic employees when they are working at your residence. Coverage for theft of personal property varies, depending on whether it is “scheduled” (specifically listed) or not.

Some policies include coverage for certain valuable property, such as cash, securities, jewelry, fine arts, sporting equipment and property used for business purposes—up to certain limits.

If you need higher limits for specific items of property that you own, this option is available by listing them on a special section of the application and making them a type of ‘named risk.’

Third party liability protection in relation to your home in Mexico

Good home insurance policies provide coverage for personal liabilities to third parties to protect you and your family against any lawsuits or demands presented against you.

For example, if a wall collapses and injures someone who was near it at the time; or the neighbor’s property is damaged due to a falling tree from your garden, a good insurance policy will cover your liabilities in these circumstances.

Policies can also cover injuries to people visiting or working in your home, for example if your housekeeper or gardener injure themselves on the job.

Loss of home use, or rental income

If you rely on your property for work, or to bring in a rental income, you may also choose to include a “loss of use” risk coverage in your policy.

This cover provides for additional living expenses if your house is damaged and cannot be lived in for a time while it’s repaired or rebuilt.

If you rent out your home and rely on this for income, you could take the additional option to cover rental income loss, whereby you are compensated for lost income if your home becomes damaged and unavailable for rental to others (you will need to provide evidence that a rental contract exists).

Rent liability coverage

Some home insurance policies exclude coverage when your home is rented (even occasionally or part time) or add a hefty supplement to the policy’s premium to include renter’s liability as part of the coverage.

If you rent out your home in Mexico (or intend to at some point) and want your coverages to be valid when others are renting the property, check with the provider you get a quote from to see if renter’s liability coverage is included in the premium, or how much more you need to pay in premium to include it.

Insuring your condominium unit in Mexico

Condominium associations in Mexico are supposed to keep a blanket commercial policy in place to cover the entire property.

Typically, this provides insurance coverage for the building as well as communal elements of the property such as pools, garages, the interior walls, fixtures, fittings, and outbuildings associated with the development, or fraccionamiento.

The wording of these commercial insurance policies tends to be very limiting in what they will cover within the terms of a blanket condominium insurance policy and it’s prudent for individual condo owners to arrange separate insurance to mitigate expenses of paying for certain types of damage.

Exclusion of third party liability

Many Mexican-issued insurance policies exclude third party liability and renter’s liability from the standard policy and charge a substantial premium to include these as optional extras. This places an obligation on condominium owners to cover elements not included by the commercial policy on a unit-by-unit basis.

Liability to adjacent properties in the building

Don’t be lured into a false sense of security by condominium blanket coverages: in a situation where an event that happens in your condominium affects an adjacent condominium —for example, a water leak in your shower room that damages your neighbor’s room below— you will be made liable for repairs to yours and your neighbors’ damages.  Having a unit-based insurance policy in place will protect you from the expenses of these sorts of events.

Check the documentation

The key documents to check on your Condo contracts are the ‘Byelaws’ and ‘Covenants’ associated with your condominium property: these are the documents that contain the small print regarding what is and what is not covered by the condominium building’s ‘blanket’ insurance program.

Insurance for beachfront and waterside property in Mexico

It’s possible to insure property near oceans, rivers, and lakes—although premiums may be higher to reflect the additional risks which may arise from storms and flooding that can be more common in these areas.

The online insurance application form will ask you for the Mexican postal code (zip code) of the property, and this is mapped to detailed topographical and statistical data which enables insurers to assess the hydro and meteorological risks that are related to the property and quote accordingly.

Some companies may refuse to insure properties very close to the sea or other bodies of water if historical statistical data show that it’s unviable, although policies may be available from different brokers that will quote for coverage in certain acute circumstances—with higher premiums to reflect the increased risk.

Insurance for homes situated on Mexico’s Yucatán peninsula

If you own —or intend to own— a home situated on Mexico’s Yucatán peninsula, you’ll discover that getting your property insured is more difficult than if it’s situated in other regions of Mexico.

The Yucatán region’s geology, coupled with unique hurricane risks, has made it either difficult or prohibitively expensive to insure homes in this area. However, our insurance associate MexPro offers home insurance coverages in the Yucatán region.

Watercraft insurance in Mexico

A few people live on their boat moored in Mexico, while some people who own homes here near a body of water might also own a boat, a jet ski, or a yacht—and these ought to be properly insured while they are situated in Mexican waters.

The premium you pay for insurance of your watercraft is based on two factors:

• the number of days the craft will be in Mexico, and
• the value of the watercraft.

Personal injury and third-party liability cover should also be taken out in case you become involved in an accident on the water. The better policies also offer legal assistance and ‘bond’ cover in addition to the injury and liability cover.

In legal terms, accidents involving watercraft where people are injured or killed are treated in similar fashion to serious car accidents in Mexico.

If you own watercraft and and spend extended periods of time here, or live here, an annual policy may be a better investment than a short term policy covering specific dates.

Check with the broker providing your quote to find out what options they have for year-round coverage of your watercraft in Mexico.

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Practical insights to help you keep your Mexican home well-maintained and secure

How to maintain, manage, and secure your home in Mexico

When you have moved to Mexico and taken possession of your home, whether you own your property in Mexico or are just renting it, there will be certain matters to organize and deal with on a regular basis to keep your house properly maintained and secured when you are home and away.

With some local insights and forward planning, maintaining and securing your home in Mexico ought not to pose any major headaches or inconveniences.

Our guides to home maintenance and home security share tips and practical knowledge to help you secure your dwelling spaces and prevent your Mexican home from falling into disrepair.

Practical advice combined with local knowledge to help you manage your home in Mexico

Our guides are an integral part of our homestead management series and topics related to house maintenance and home security include:

• Moving house: to, from and within Mexico
• How to hire domestic helpers for your home
• How water is supplied to homes in Mexico
• Managing the water supply at your house
• Drinking water in Mexico
• Water pressure at residential properties in Mexico
• Learning about waste water systems at your property
• Keeping your home warm in the cooler or cold months
• Dealing with household waste disposal and recycling
• Managing the electricity supply at your house
• Learn about gas supplies and gas-fired appliances
• Keeping in touch at home using phone and internet
• Tips for securing your Mexican home and property
• Keeping unattended properties safe
• Insurance coverages for your home in Mexico

More resources for Living & Lifestyle in Mexico

Mexperience offers you a comprehensive online resource of information and local knowledge to help you discover Mexico, explore choices, find opportunities and plan a new life in Mexico.  Our resources include:

• A regular Mexico Newsletter you can subscribe to for free
• Regularly-updated articles about lifestyle planning  in Mexico
• Insights about day to day living with Mexico Home Life

Comprehensive guide to real estate in Mexico for buyers, owners, sellers and renters—continually revised and updated.

Extensive and detailed guide to real estate in Mexico

Our comprehensive guides to real estate in Mexico introduce you to essential information about property in Mexico whether you are:

• Renting property in Mexico;
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• Selling your home in Mexico; and
• Working with Real Estate Agents in Mexico.

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