Mexico Home Life

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Keeping Your Mexican Home Warm During the Colder Months

If your Mexican home is situated in a desert area or elevated region inland you might need to use some heating during the colder autumn and winter months

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Money Exchange: Buying & Selling Foreign Currency in Mexico

Whether you're visiting Mexico or living here, you'll need to exchange your foreign currency and buy pesos for spending—there are three main ways to do this

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Making Money Transfers To, From, and Within Mexico

Money transfers to from and within Mexico have become easier and less expensive with online banking, although over-the-counter transfer services still exist

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Choosing a Suitable Climate Zone for Your Mexico Lifestyle

The weather and local climates affect us in many ways, everyday. It's therefore worth choosing a location in Mexico where you'll feel comfortable all year round

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Guide to Social Etiquette and Local Customs in Mexico

Comprehensive guide to navigate Mexico's social etiquette. Get acquainted with social graces and avoid making unnecessary or embarrassing social blunders

Some Practical and Safety Tips for Driving in Mexico

Most road trips in Mexico pass by trouble-free. This article shares practical tips to help avoid common hazards that drivers may encounter on the road in Mexico

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Introduction to Mexico’s Peso, its Coins & Banknotes

Mexico's peso is a one of the most traded currencies on world foreign exchange markets. This article introduces you to Mexico's currency, coins & banknotes

Countryside Living in Mexico: The Charms and Compromises

Is the Mexican countryside right for your lifestyle? Explore the practical aspects, attractions, and drawbacks of living amidst a rural idyll in Mexico

Learning to Live Well in Mexico Without Owning a Car

Some foreign residents live well in Mexico without owning a car. Whether you can depends on your lifestyle situations and your personal priorities

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