Mexico Lifestyle

The Story and Origins of Mexican Beer and Breweries

Mexican beer production began to grow and flourish in the late 19th century, and today Mexico is among the world's top beer producers

Family Unit & Applications for Residency from Within Mexico

Most foreigners seeking residency in Mexico need to apply from abroad. There are exceptions—commonly 'Family Unit' applications—and this article describes them

Mole and Other Things You Haven’t Tried

Mexico's climate and rich soils offer-up a great variety of flavorsome and colorful foods and dishes that can be easily identified with the country

Chocolate’s Odyssey: A Journey from Mexico to the World

Mexico is the birthplace of cacao —chocolate was unknown to Europeans before Columbus— and the esteemed bean is an integral part of Mexico's history

Mexico’s Immigration Offices are Modernizing Procedures

Changes being rolled-out across Mexico's immigration offices are making residency-related procedures quicker to process and easier to complete

Obtaining Assistance from Your Country’s Consulate in Mexico

Foreign Consulates in Mexico provide a range of support services to their citizens, but there are limitations to the help they can offer, even in a crisis

Legal Matters: Finding a Notary Public in Mexico

The Notary Public undertakes an important legal role in Mexico, and is your most important contact for property transactions and other legal matters

Matching People and Place Names in Mexico

Each state in Mexico has its corresponding gentilic—adjectives that describe people's place of origin. Here's a guide through the nomenclature

Street Dogs and Dog Ownership Trends in Mexico

Foreign Native shares some insights and anecdotes about strays and street dogs in Mexico along with some comments on trends and habits among dog owners here

Learning to Assimilate Impermanence with No Hay

You'll become familiar with the phrase "No Hay," that inevitably makes itself apparent at some point when something you want or need isn't available right now