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
Mexico Home Life
Local knowledge, ideas, and inspiration to help you create and settle-in well to your home living spaces in Mexico
Local knowledge, ideas, and inspiration to help you create and settle-in well to your home living spaces in Mexico
Practical Checklist for Mexico Home Insurance Coverages
A checklist of essential practical matters to consider as you search for and arrange an insurance policy for your home in Mexico—whether you own or rent
Mexico’s Residency Cards Sport a New Contemporary Design
Mexico’s green and white residency cards are being updated with beige and burgundy color cards that include printed codes to make them easier for scanning
Tips for Securing Your Home & Personal Property in Mexico
How cultivating local community contacts and reviewing the physical security for your property mitigates risks of burglary and intrusion at your home in Mexico
Is Your Residential Home in Mexico Insurable?
Home insurance coverages are readily available in Mexico, and most residential property can be insured—with some notable exceptions
Dealing with Vehicle Breakdowns on a Mexico Road Trip
Mechanical breakdowns can happen to even the best maintained vehicles. Get practical tips for dealing with car breakdowns when you’re on a road trip in Mexico
Insurance Coverage for Your Home and Property in Mexico
Protecting your most valuable physical asset against unforeseen events is an essential consideration as you formulate your Mexico lifestyle budget
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
Guide to Money, Finances & Banking Services in Mexico
Learn about money & banking in Mexico: managing your finances, the Mexican peso, banknotes, banking services, money transfers, and using bank cards here
Legal Title vs Possession of Mexican Property
Some property transfers in Mexico offer possession but not legal title; this article explains the practicalities of buying and selling untitled land
Total Cost of Property Ownership in Mexico
When buying a home in Mexico, up-front costs will vary depending on the circumstances, although the ongoing costs of home ownership are affordable
Using Mexico’s Toll Roads and Mexico City’s Elevated Beltway
Mexico's toll roads offer fast and efficient highway connections between major Mexican towns and cities. This article describes how to access and pay for them
