Living in Mexico

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 UMA and Residency Qualification Criteria 2024

UMA is replacing Mexico's 'minimum wage' as a basis for official calculations. This article describes how it affects applications for legal residency.

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 eBook is a detailed cost of living guide that enables you formulate a budget based on your individual lifestyle choices when you live in Mexico

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

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