Local Bread Shops, Neighbors, and Nostalgia
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 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
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
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
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
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
Driving in Mexico: Libre or the Autopista?
When you’re taking a road trip in Mexico, you often have a choice about which road to take: the freeway or the toll road or highway.
An Expression for Surprisingly Wet Dry Seasons
This year's dry season has been characteristically windy, and surprisingly wet across the mainland. Foreign Native shares insights on popular seasonal sayings.
Preparing Your Mexican Home for Earthquakes
It's prudent to take time and review the composition of your habitat and living spaces to mitigate the risk of damage and injury during an earthquake
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
Semana Santa — Tips for Traveling During Easter in Mexico
The two busiest times of the year for travel in Mexico are during Christmas and New Year, and Holy Week—that begins on the weekend of Palm Sunday
