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
Mexico Home Life
Local knowledge, ideas, and inspiration to help you create and settle-in well to your home living spaces in Mexico
Local knowledge, ideas, and inspiration to help you create and settle-in well to your home living spaces in Mexico
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
Lifestyle Cycles: Fresh Views on a Windy Day in March
Foreign Native explores aspect of the life-cycle of Mexico City's neighborhoods that have evolved with the capital's expansion and changing generations
Winter Chill: The Cold Comes in Snaps and Waves
Cold spells that suddenly arrive across Mexico's central highlands can be felt anytime from late autumn through to early spring
Kings’ Day Gifts and Kings’ Loaf Traditions in Mexico
Mexico traditionally closes out its festive season known as 'Guadalupe-Reyes' on January 6th —"Día de Reyes"— Kings' Day.
Enjoying the New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Mexico
The Guadalupe-Reyes festive period continues after Christmas in Mexico with ample opportunities to celebrate and welcome-in the New Year
Discovering the Charms of a Mexican Christmas Experience
The Christmas holiday season in Mexico is a time when friends, family, and traditions fuse together to create an atmosphere that is uniquely Mexican
Posadas Navideñas—Heart of Mexico’s Christmas Traditions
"Posadas Navideñas" —traditional Christmas parties— are held between December 16th and December 24th in towns and villages across Mexico
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
Preparing for Christmas and New Year in Mexico
December is one of the busiest travel months of the year in Mexico, so forward planning makes good sense to make the most of the holiday season here
Mexico’s Minimum Wage Increases by 13% in 2026
Mexico implements nine consecutive years of double-digit daily minimum wage rises with an increase of 13% for 2026—to $315.04 pesos per work day
