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Buying & Selling Property Using a Realty Agent in Mexico

Most people use a realty agent to buy and sell a home in Mexico. This article describes the services agents offer, and their typical service terms and fees

Exchanging a Mexico Residency Visa for a Card

When your Mexico residency application is granted, a visa sticker is placed in your passport. This sticker needs to be exchanged for a residency card in Mexico.

Heaven’s Breath: the Wonder of Mexico’s Mystical Wind

Wind storms in Mexico can be mystical: appearing suddenly, transforming a perfectly still day or night—and vanishing abruptly

Mexico Phasing Out Use of Paper Visitor Permits (FMM)

Mexico’s immigration service has begun to phase out use of paper versions of the FMM—the multi-purpose visitor permits and arrival form

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Introduction to Mexico’s Peso, its Coins & Banknotes

Mexico's peso is a one of the most traded currencies on world foreign exchange markets. This article introduces you to Mexico's currency, coins & banknotes

How to Determine if Mexico is Right for Your Retirement

‘Retirement’ is not an activity, but moreover a lifestyle concept that exists in many forms and which can manifest in lots of different of ways

Approaches & Inspiration for Retirement Lifestyles in Mexico

Learn about common approaches to retirement in Mexico, and get some inspiration by discovering lifestyles and pastimes retirees in Mexico come here to enjoy

How to Arrange Medical Evacuation from Mexico

When you're living in Mexico, or spend several months a year here, a medical insurance evacuation plan can get you back home in certain critical situations

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Places in Mexico that Can Get Cold During the Fall & Winter

Most of Mexico enjoys agreeable climates year-round, but some areas can get cool or cold, particularly after sundown, during the fall and winter months