Mexico Home Life

Is the Mexican countryside right for your lifestyle? Explore the practical aspects, attractions, and drawbacks of living amidst a rural idyll in Mexico

Debit and credit cards are a convenient way to pay for purchases and withdraw cash. Learn about using your Mexican and/or foreign-issued bank cards in Mexico

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

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

An important and insightful part of Mexico's past and present are its bread shops, found on many busy corners of its towns and cities

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

How cultivating local community contacts and reviewing the physical security for your property mitigates risks of burglary and intrusion at your home 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

When you hold temporary or permanent legal residency in Mexico, you also have certain rights and obligations. This article describes them

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

Finding house keepers and other domestic helpers in Mexico, how they work, and responsibilities that come with having domestic helpers working at your home

Comprehensive guide to navigate Mexico's social etiquette. Get acquainted with social graces and avoid making unnecessary or embarrassing social blunders