The Mexican Peso: A Historical Tour of Mexico’s Currency Value
A brief glance back over 70 years of exchange rate fluctuations reveals a pattern that's woven into the tapestry of Mexico’s peso
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
Mexico’s (No) Clock-Time Changes in Spring & Fall 2025
Most of Mexico won’t change its clocks this spring & fall, but clock changes elsewhere will create time differences to note when you plan travels and meetings
Mi Calaverita: Mexico’s Trick or Treat Traditions
Discover how Mexican culture has assimilated the Halloween custom of trick-or-treating into its own Day of the Dead traditions
Using Mexican & Foreign Bank Cards at ATMs in Mexico
ATMs provide an efficient way to obtain local currency in Mexico from a foreign or Mexican bank account, and some also accept cash deposits to local accounts
Money Matters: How Safe is Your Cash in Mexico?
Mexico operates a public insurance scheme known as IPAB to protect depositors' funds, but not all firms and investment types qualify for cover
Getting the Scoop on Mexican Ice Cream Choices
Mexican ice cream and popsicle choices are varied, flavorsome, and widely available from local stores, fancy-brand parlors, and street vendors
Purpose, Routines & Finding Balance in Your Mexico Lifestyle
Explore the importance of purpose and routines to find your balance —and how to spot common risks and pitfalls— as you settle-in to your new lifestyle in Mexico
Adapting and Settling-in to Your Lifestyle in Mexico
Practical advice, insights, and resources to help you prepare for the initial period of adaption as you move and settle-in to your new lifestyle in Mexico
Cultivating Your Social and Community Network in Mexico
Common routes and approaches that foreign residents use to discover and cultivate new connections and friendships as part of their lifestyle in Mexico
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
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
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
