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

Making Money Transfers To, From, and Within Mexico

Money transfers to from and within Mexico have become easier and less expensive with online banking, although over-the-counter transfer services still exist

Money Exchange: Buying & Selling Foreign Currency in Mexico

Whether you're visiting Mexico or living here, you'll need to exchange your foreign currency and buy pesos for spending—there are three main ways to do this

Insurance for Your Mexican-plated Car in the USA & Canada

When you drive your Mexican-plated car north across the border, you’ll need to get special third-party liability insurance that’s valid in the US and Canada

Learning to Live Well During Mexico’s Rainy Season

Learn about the charms and living with the challenges of Mexico's rainy season that brings refreshment, color, vibrancy and new life to the landscape

Insurance Coverage for Your Home and Property in Mexico

Protecting your most valuable physical asset against unforeseen events is an essential consideration as you formulate your Mexico lifestyle budget

Choosing an Insurance Policy for Your Home in Mexico

When you own or rent a home in Mexico it’s important to consider how you will insure your asset and belongings against unforeseen losses and catastrophic events

How to Import Your Household Goods to Mexico

A procedure exists for residents and Mexican passport holders to import household goods to Mexico free of customs duties. This article describes the process

Moving to Mexico: Actions Checklist & Timeline

Plan & organize the logistics of your move to Mexico with this detailed checklist of actions and activities to consider in the months before your move date

Learning to Live Well Through Mexico’s Dry Season

Practical tips and advice for dealing with the effects of the dry season when you're living in Mexico, or here on an extended stay

Using Mexican & Foreign Bank Cards at ATMs in Mexico

ATMs provide an efficient way to obtain local currency in Mexico from a foreign or Mexican bank account, and some also accept cash deposits to local accounts

Heaven’s Breath: the Wonder of Mexico’s Mystical Wind

Wind storms in Mexico can be mystical: appearing suddenly, transforming a perfectly still day or night—and vanishing abruptly

Advice About Dealing with Mosquitoes in Mexico

This article shares practical advice and tips for dealing effectively with mosquitoes when you're visiting or living in Mexico