Mexico Home Life

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

Clarity About Drinking the Water in Mexico

Whether your tap water is drink-able in Mexico depends on several factors; most people use filtered or bottled water, some are confident drinking tap water

The Growing Popularity of Mexican Craft Beers

Independent regional Mexican brewers are making a noticeable comeback and some refreshing tasty craft beers may be available at your local restaurant

A Personal Journey to Retirement in Mexico

What propels someone to uproot and move to Mexico? For Steve Timm, a chance meeting and a serendipitous visit changed the course of his life’s story

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

Mexico’s (No) Clock-Time Changes in Spring & Fall 2025

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

Mi Calaverita: Mexico’s Trick or Treat Traditions

Discover how Mexican culture has assimilated the Halloween custom of trick-or-treating into its own Day of the Dead traditions

A collection of Mexican banknotes in a wallet

Money Matters: How Safe is Your Cash in Mexico?

Mexico operates a public insurance scheme known as IPAB to protect depositors' funds, but not all firms and investment types qualify for cover

Getting the Scoop on Mexican Ice Cream Choices

Mexican ice cream and popsicle choices are varied, flavorsome, and widely available from local stores, fancy-brand parlors, and street vendors

Footwear: The Pumpkin Soap and Shoe Wax Ritual

Shoe shine stands, attended by "boleadores," are one of the most traditional forms of street vending furniture that you'll see in towns and cities across Mexico