Legal Matters: Finding a Notary Public in Mexico
The Notary Public undertakes an important legal role in Mexico, and is your most important contact for property transactions and other legal matters
Living in Mexico
Articles, advice and connections to help you live in Mexico
Articles, advice and connections to help you live in Mexico
Take the Iguana. (Or regret it for the rest of your life.)
DBC Pierre shares some personal reflections as a fascinated child growing-up in the capital, offering glimpses into an era now past, and a world still present
Mexico Residency: Dealing with an Expired Residency Card
This article describes the procedures that exist for dealing with expired residency cards—whether you are inside or outside of Mexico on the card's expiry date
A Personal Journey to Retirement in Mexico
What propels someone to uproot and move to Mexico? For Steve Timm, a chance meeting and a serendipitous visit changed the course of his life’s story
When Night Doesn’t Fall: Reflections on Clock Changes
The annual spring clock-change, that set clocks forward one hour, was never particularly popular in Mexico—a country with plenty of year-round sunlight
Semana Santa — Tips for Traveling During Easter in Mexico
The two busiest times of the year for travel in Mexico are during Christmas and New Year, and Holy Week—that begins on the weekend of Palm Sunday
Guide to Mexican Visas, Residency and Immigration
Guide to the Mexican immigration: for visits to Mexico, and those seeking legal residency including retirement, working, or Mexican citizenship
Mexico’s Peso: More Big Strides in ’23; Estimates for 2024
In 2023, Mexico's peso extended the solid gains it made in 2022, supported by interest rates, economic growth, exports, tourism, and remittances from abroad
Detailed Guide to the Cost of Living in Mexico 2024
This free and regularly updated detailed cost of living guide enables you formulate a budget based on your individual lifestyle choices when you live in Mexico
Mexico’s Minimum Wage Increased by 20% for 2024
Mexico implements six consecutive years of double-digit daily minimum wage rises with another increase of 20% in 2024—to $248.93 pesos per work day
Mexico’s Peso: Stability & Gains in ’22; Estimates for 2023
Mexico's peso was stable and also posted a solid gain in 2022, supported by interest rates, exports, tourism, and foreign-currency remittances from abroad
Mexico’s Minimum Wage Increased by 20% for 2023
Mexico continues to follow a pattern of inflation-busting daily minimum wage rises with an increase of 20% for 2023—to $207.44 pesos per work day
