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Lifestyle & Living insights for March
Insights and tips for better living & lifestyle in Mexico.
Spring into a new season — March heralds the beginning of Springtime in Mexico, with the months ahead typically building-up heat until the rains return in May or June. Water supplies at home may need to be conserved as the dry season takes hold. We offer practical tips and advice for navigating your way through the dry season in Mexico.
Benito Juárez holiday weekend — Hot on the heels of last month’s long-weekend holiday, March commemorates the birth of Benito Juárez—one of the most revered of Mexico’s former political leaders. The original March 21st holiday was moved to the third Monday in March as part of Mexico’s long weekend holidays—which this year falls on March 17th.
Most of Mexico doesn’t move its clocks, but…
A reminder that, with the exception of some Mexican municipalities that border the USA, Mexico will not be moving its clocks forward this spring, but clock changes in the United States and Europe will create time differences to consider when you plan travels and meetings.
Spring into Spanish this season — If you plan to live in Mexico —or are living here already— we recommend you make time to learn or improve your Spanish language skills. Being able to converse with others in Spanish will enhance every encounter and enrich your experience of being here. Reasons for learning Spanish are numerous; our PinPoint Spanish series helps you delve into the nuances of Mexican Spanish, and our associates offer Spanish lessons online.
The mosquitoes return — After a winter lull, mosquitoes typically begin to reappear in significant numbers during March, and are most prevalent in Mexico between April and November as their numbers swell during the rainy season, June to October. We share practical advice and tips for dealing effectively with mosquitoes when you’re visiting or living in Mexico.
Motivations for a move to Mexico — Why do you want to move —or why have you already moved— abroad? And why to Mexico? It’s worth taking some time to reflect on what is motivating you to consider a move to Mexico, or what brought you to Mexico in the first place if you’re already here. Explore motivations and fundamental choices you’ll need to make as you begin to paint (or repaint) your lifestyle canvass in Mexico—part of our extensive guide to Living & Lifestyles in Mexico.
Residency matters — If you’re planning to apply for residency in Mexico this spring, this detailed outline of the process helps you to map out the journey. Our associates can help: if you’re not sure about whether or how to apply, you can begin with a personal consultation for advice based on your individual situation.
Managing your residency: Check your existing residency cards for their renewal date to avoid having to deal with expired cards. Our article about managing your residency in Mexico is filled with helpful advice for existing residents.
When you need assistance and practical support with a first-time Mexico residency application, residency renewal, visa or card exchanges, and managing your existing residency status—our associates can help.
Learn more about how their services save you time and help avoid common mistakes made by applicants.
Heaven’s breath — Febrero loco y marzo otro poco is a popular Mexican adage that expresses the unpredictability of weather this time of year. And this is particularly noticeable with Mexico’s mystical winds, which can suddenly transform a perfectly still afternoon or night into a dramatic outdoor event—which might also cause some disturbances to your home’s electricity supply.
Cost of Living in Mexico: People considering lifestyles in Mexico often ask about the cost of living, and the answer is always: “it depends.” Our detailed guide to living costs in Mexico helps you learn about the real cost of living and to create a budget based on your individual situation and lifestyle choices.
The pay days that fuel Fridays — Even in the era of mass credit, in Mexico shopping, nights out to eat or watch a movie, and road traffic levels generally are heavily influenced by its 24 pay days a year. Foreign Native shares comments and insights about how “Quincenas” fuel the weekend rush—and the economy as a whole.
Springtime road trips in Mexico — Our extensive guide to driving and road trips in Mexico offers lots of practical advice to help you prepare for your journey, including bringing your foreign-plated car across the border, using toll roads, road safety and vehicle security, vehicle breakdowns, dealing with accidents, and being properly insured in Mexico.
Arrange vehicle insurance for your Mexico road trip
Arrange coverage for your foreign-plated vehicle with our associate—that offers attractive and competitively-priced insurance coverages for your vehicle.
If you have a Mexican-plated car and intend to drive it across the border to the United States, our associates offer Northbound car insurance for your trip.
The Copper Canyon through the seasons: Seasonally, May and June tend to be the driest months in the canyons. July to November are months when the rains are most abundant and the canyons’ flora show-off their deepest greens. Between December and May, the flora’s colors are in transition between the wet and dry seasons. Read our detailed guide about Mexico’s Copper Canyon. Enjoy the dramatic landscapes and absorb breath-taking natural scenery on a custom tours fully organized by our travel associate, so that you can spend your time absorbing the experience.
A dwelling space suited to your needs — When you’re looking for long-term housing, broadly you’ll have to choose between renting or buying a house, and there are other choices and practicalities to consider as you search for and find a home for your lifestyle situation in Mexico. Our guide to finding suitable accommodations in Mexico shares key insights to help you find and settle into a home.
Home insurance can mitigate the costs of loss and damage
A good home insurance policy can mitigate the costs of wind damage to your own property in Mexico, and also cover you for third party damages—if a tree or wall falls into your neighbor’s house or onto the street, for example.
Learn more about choosing a policy for your needs, and get an instant quote online.
Care for your dwelling spaces — Mexperience accompanies you throughout your journey: at the planning stage, the moving stage, and as you settle-in to your new life in Mexico. The extensive guides and articles presented in our Mexico Home Life section help you cultivate a local lifestyle, and our section about Home Stewardship helps you learn about keeping your home and dwelling spaces in good order.
Insurance for short trips and extended stays — Long-term residents in Mexico will tend to arrange a local health insurance plan, but there are lots of people who visit Mexico on short stays, and some who come to Mexico on extended stays and want an insurance policy to cover emergency medical expenses while they’re here. Learn about insurance coverages for short-term trips, and if you’re in Mexico for a longer stay not exceeding six months, our article about coverages for extended stays in Mexico provides guidance and connects you to our insurance associate for a quote.
Springtime Leisure Tours in Mexico
The Monarch butterflies leave in March, but there are other attractions and opportunities to get outdoors in Mexico this spring.
Other tours: Our associates can help with custom tours to experience Mexico’s Copper Canyon on what is one of the world’s most extraordinary train journeys.
Walking tour of Mexico City: It’s the perfect time of year to take a walking tour of Mexico City, and our associate David Lida can create a customized tour for you or your small group.
Benefits of a custom made leisure tour
Whether you’re visiting Mexico for a short vacation or living here and seeking to discover more of the the country you’ve adopted as your home, a custom tour enables you to make the most of your leisure time and absorb the experience of the activity instead of grappling with the details and logistics.
We work with travel partners who know Mexico intimately and craft custom tours that offer a distinctive alternative to the banalities of mass tourism. Our section about Custom Tours of Mexico helps you to discover choices and connect with travel specialists who can help you to craft your customized trip.
Mexico Living Essentials
Guides and updates for everyday living & lifestyle in Mexico.
Roadcraft — Browse our extensive insights about driving & road trips in Mexico. Learn about being properly insured for the journey.
Insights and advice for safe and enjoyable road trips across Mexico
Learn about being properly insured when you drive in Mexico to cover liabilities, breakdowns, and medical incidents while you’re on the road. Get a quote now and arrange coverage online.
Immigration & Residency — Mexperience publishes detailed and regularly updated information about residency in Mexico. Learn about how to apply, and how to manage your residency card and status. Obtain tele-assistance or accompanied assistance to help with the procedures and filing.
House & Home — Our guide to Mexico real estate is the most comprehensive you’ll find. When you buy or rent a home here, learn about how to keep it well cared for with our articles about Home Stewardship. Also learn how to keep your dwelling spaces adequately secured and properly insured.
Health & Wellbeing — Read tips & insights for health and wellness in Mexico. Learn about health insurance options. Get a quote for private health insurance.
Money & Banking — Our complete and regularly updated guide to money and banking in Mexico helps you to learn about Mexico’s peso, open and manage a local bank account, make money transfers, use bank cards, and deal with everyday financial matters in Mexico.
Insurance coverages for your lifestyle in Mexico
Connect to our insurance associates and get quotes online for essential insurance services that can mitigate the economic effects of unforeseen events and provide practical support through what are often difficult situations.
What to look for in an auto insurance policy for Mexico
Tips for arranging home insurance coverage in Mexico
Health cover: review your options for healthcare in Mexico
Visiting or living here part-time? Medical evacuation may help
Discover More of Mexico
Mexperience accompanies you throughout your journey.
When you’re looking for a new lifestyle in Mexico, Mexperience is with you at every step—from those first key decisions about moving, to settling-in and cultivating a fruitful lifestyle everyday. And when you need time away for leisure and recreation, we help you to discover & arrange meaningful leisure experiences.
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Drive properly insured in Mexico
Learn about being properly insured when you drive in Mexico to cover liabilities, breakdowns, and medical incidents while you’re on the road.
Home and property insurance
Whether you own or rent a house in Mexico, a home insurance policy can provide essential support in the event of troublesome circumstances including structural damage, floods, burglary, and events that affect third parties. Learn about insurance policies to protect your home in Mexico.
Home insurance: Get an online quote and arrange instant coverage.
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