Mexico Lifestyle

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

Language Usage: The Chronicle of a Cliché Foretold

A versatile phrase which occasionally makes the rounds uses the title of a book by Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez

Time Limits on Mexico Visitor Visas and Residency Permits

Discover answers to common questions about time limits as well as exit/entry rules for Mexico visitor visas and residency permits

A collection of Mexican banknotes in a wallet

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

Discover Mexico’s Four Time Zones by State

Mexico has four different time zones: the Central Zone that covers most of the country, two exclusive to two states, and a Pacific zone

Comprehensive Guide to Retirement in Mexico

When you're considering Mexico as a place to retire, our extensive articles and insights provide you with a comprehensive and detailed resource

Regulating the Water Pressure in Your Mexican Home

The majority of Mexico's water delivery is not served by pressurized systems, requiring some ingenuity to create water pressure in your home or building

FAQs: Mexico’s Visitor Visas and Visitor Permit, the FMM

These are the most frequently-asked questions we receive in relation to Mexico's visitor visas, and the visitor permit—updated regularly

The Seven Deadly Sins Expressed in Spanish

In a day and age when the seven deadly sins are fully operative at home and abroad, it makes sense to include them in the language syllabus

Countryside Living in Mexico: The Charms and Compromises

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