Mexico Home Life

High-Speed Internet Services in Mexico via Satellite

If you live in a (semi)rural location in Mexico, or someplace not served by landlines or a reliable cellphone service, internet via satellite is an option

Mexico’s Minimum Wage Increases by 12% in 2025

Mexico implements eight consecutive years of double-digit daily minimum wage rises with an increase of 12% for 2025—to $278.80 pesos per work day

Enjoying the New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Mexico

The Guadalupe-Reyes festive period continues after Christmas in Mexico with ample opportunities to celebrate and welcome-in the New Year

Discovering the Charms of a Mexican Christmas Experience

The Christmas holiday season in Mexico is a time when friends, family, and traditions fuse together to create an atmosphere that is uniquely Mexican

Local Bread Shops, Neighbors, and Nostalgia

An important and insightful part of Mexico's past and present are its bread shops, found on many busy corners of its towns and cities

Posadas Navideñas—Heart of Mexico’s Christmas Traditions

"Posadas Navideñas" —traditional Christmas parties— are held between December 16th and December 24th in towns and villages across 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

Discovering Mexican Coffee Shops and Café Culture

Mexico's café culture has evolved over the years, adapting to changing tastes and trends, and today offers an ample choice of places to meet for refreshment

Footwear: The Pumpkin Soap and Shoe Wax Ritual

Shoe shine stands, attended by "boleadores," are one of the most traditional forms of street vending furniture that you'll see in towns and cities across Mexico

On Importing Pets and Other Animals to Mexico

Mexico has specific rules and procedures for the import of animals, including domestic pets, whether you are visiting Mexico or staying for a longer term