Discover Mexico Lifestyle

Discover lifestyles in Mexico and why so many people are choosing Mexico as a place to live and retire

Social Etiquette in Mexico

Download our free guide to learn about social customs and etiquette in Mexico Our free Guide to Social & Business Etiquette in Mexico has been written to help you to navigate Mexico’s modern-day social etiquette, get a good grasp of the graces practiced in...

Guide to Working and Self-Employment in Mexico

While many foreigners moving to Mexico to retire, increasing numbers of working-age professionals are moving to Mexico to create a new lifestyle here

Money, Banking, and Managing Your Finances in Mexico

Comprehensive guides and articles about Mexico’s money and currency, banking services, and managing your personal finances in Mexico

Living in Mexico: Q&A

Key questions and answers people most frequently ask in relation to living in Mexico

Mural of Miguel Hidalgo - Government Palace Guadalajara

Independence and Revolution

By the early 19th century, the local middle classes had grown tired of sharing their wealth with Spain

Modern Times

From revolution to paternalism, to a new order defined by global markets and technology

The Pre Columbian Era

The first major civilization of Mesoamerica, the Olmecs, populated southern Veracruz state and parts of Tabasco on Mexico's Gulf coast.

The Colonial Era

The following 300 years mark the Colonial era, when the territories of New Spain were expanded

The Spanish Conquest

The Aztec empire reached its height in the early 16th century, under Emperor Moctezuma.

Retirement: Further Reading

Find insightful local knowledge that you helps you to plan your lifestyle in Mexico and connect to helpful services and resources. Read our comprehensive and detailed free guide to living and retirement in Mexico—and it’s continually updated. Guide to Living and Retirement in Mexico...