Mexico Lifestyle

Essential Skills for Expats 5: Cultural Awareness

In this final part of the series, learn how developing an awareness and understanding of Mexican culture is essential to integration and longer-term settlement

Essential Skills for Expats 2: Flexibility & Patience

In this third part of our series, we explore how developing flexibility and patience are essential qualities to assimilate well to your lifestyle in Mexico

Series: Essential Skills for Expats in Mexico

This five-part series on Essential Skills for Expats in Mexico describes key skills you’ll need to help you settle-in and assimilate to Mexico

A Quick Prep on the Use of Prepositions in Spanish

Spanish prepositions are generally less troublesome than English equivalents, although there are some exceptions and context may be needed

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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

Time Scales for Obtaining Mexico Residency Visas and Cards

When you're applying for residency in Mexico, you will need to take typical time scales into account for processing your visa and residency card

FAQs: Obtaining Residency in Mexico via ‘Economic Solvency’

The most frequently-asked questions (and answers) about applying for residency in Mexico based on 'economic solvency'—using income or savings/investments

Dealing with Vehicle Breakdowns on a Mexico Road Trip

Mechanical breakdowns can happen to even the best maintained vehicles. Get practical tips for dealing with car breakdowns when you’re on a road trip in Mexico

Learning to Live Well During Mexico’s Rainy Season

Learn about the charms and living with the challenges of Mexico's rainy season that brings refreshment, color, vibrancy and new life to the landscape

Principal Routes to Obtaining Legal Residency in Mexico

This article describes principal routes foreigners take to apply for legal residency in Mexico, with references to additional information and helpful resources