Learn About Social Etiquette & Local Customs in Mexico
Learn how to navigate Mexico's social etiquette, discover local customs and graces, and avoid unnecessary or embarrassing social blunders
Mexico Essentials
Articles and insights about essential things you need to know as you make your Mexico lifestyle and leisure plans
Articles and insights about essential things you need to know as you make your Mexico lifestyle and leisure plans
Driving Tip: Read the Signs, then Ask for Directions
Even today with many modern roads and bridges putting a first-world stamp on major cities, Mexico still has some notorious sign posting
Tips on Buying a Mexican Hammock for Your Home
Investing in a high quality hammock will be a pleasure to use and provide years of restful service in your home. This article shares tips for buyers
Avid Trade and Five Hundred Years of Mexican Commerce
It will take more than a desire for modernity to do away with Mexico's deep-rooted traditions of commerce, which stretch back to Pre-Columbian times
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.
Breathing Easy in Places Situated at High Elevation
Some great places to visit and live in Mexico are situated at higher elevation than most people are accustomed to; this article shares practical advice
Learning How to Navigate Mexico’s Tipping Culture
Tipping is woven into the fabric of Mexican trading culture and appropriate in many everyday situations. This article helps you get acquainted with them
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
Obtaining Assistance from Your Country’s Consulate in Mexico
Foreign Consulates in Mexico provide a range of support services to their citizens, but there are limitations to the help they can offer, even in a crisis
There’s More to Mexican Piñatas than Meets the Eye
The colorful piñata is a hallmark of Mexican festive traditions, and more thought and decision-making goes into a piñata ritual than is readily apparent
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
Tips for Spotting Counterfeit Mexican Banknotes
Mexican banknotes carry a range of security features, and a few spot checks can help you avoid getting landed with fake bills as you trade
