Dealing with Electricity Power Cuts in Mexico
Local power cuts are a regular feature in Mexico, especially during thunderstorms and wind storms. Some forward planning can help to mitigate potential problems
Living in Mexico
Articles, advice and connections to help you live in Mexico
Articles, advice and connections to help you live in Mexico
An Ideal Way to Get to Know Your Neighbors
One way to get to know some of your neighbors and make new friends in Mexico is to keep a dog and take it on frequent sallies to the park
Mexico’s UMA and Residency Qualification Criteria 2025
UMA is replacing Mexico's 'minimum wage' as a basis for official calculations. This article describes how it affects applications for legal residency.
Speaking Spanish Will Enhance Your Experience of Mexico
Whether you plan to visit Mexico or stay for longer, being able to speak in Spanish will make a real difference to your everyday activities and experiences
Wireless Home Internet Services in Mexico
Cellular data networks in Mexico offer you internet service at home using a special modem that doesn't depend on a landline connection
Discover the Benefits of Mountain Living in Mexico
Towns and cities in Mexico’s central highlands offer character and culture—and the benefits of mountain living. We help you to discover these places.
High-Speed Internet Services in Mexico via Satellite
If you live in a (semi)rural location in Mexico, or someplace not served by landlines or a reliable cellphone service, internet via satellite is an option
Mexico’s Minimum Wage Increases by 12% in 2025
Mexico implements eight consecutive years of double-digit daily minimum wage rises with an increase of 12% for 2025—to $278.80 pesos per work day
Choosing a Climate: Hot Coasts and Cool Colonial Cities
Practical advice about short-listing locations in Mexico that offer a climate you'll feel comfortable living in through the seasons
El Aguinaldo: The Christmas Bonus in Mexico
Workers in Mexico look forward to their annual Christmas bonus payment, known as 'el Aguinaldo,' that is paid before December 20th each year
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
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
