Mexico’s Residency Cards Sport a New Contemporary Design
Mexico’s green and white residency cards are being updated with beige and burgundy color cards that include printed codes to make them easier for scanning
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
Tips for Securing Your Home & Personal Property in Mexico
How cultivating local community contacts and reviewing the physical security for your property mitigates risks of burglary and intrusion at your home in Mexico
The Practicalities of Finding a House Rental in Mexico
Mexico has plenty of property for rent, although finding a rental home in the right location that's also adequate for your needs requires planning and effort
The Mexican Peso: A Historical Tour of Mexico’s Currency Value
A brief glance back over 70 years of exchange rate fluctuations reveals a pattern that's woven into the tapestry of Mexico’s peso
About Sewerage & Septic Tanks at Your House in Mexico
Homes in urban areas are usually connected to a mains sewer—but not always. Rural properties almost always use a septic tank situated on the property
Finding & Managing a Long Term Property Rental in Mexico
Renting a home is popular in Mexico, and this article walks you through the procedures involved in finding, leasing, and living in a rental property here
Keeping Your Mexican Home Warm During the Colder Months
If your Mexican home is situated in a desert area or elevated region inland you might need to use some heating during the colder autumn and winter months
Managing the Gas Supply at Your Home in Mexico
Learn about the three ways that domestic gas is supplied to homes across Mexico, how it's sold, and tips for managing your gas-fired appliances
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
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
Guide to Social Etiquette and Local Customs in Mexico
Comprehensive guide to navigate Mexico's social etiquette. Get acquainted with social graces and avoid making unnecessary or embarrassing social blunders
Discovering Mexican Coffee Shops and Café Culture
Mexico's café culture has evolved over the years, adapting to changing tastes and trends, and today offers an ample choice of places to meet for refreshment
