Back in February, I tried to open a BBVA debit account called Libretón Premium, which offers unrestricted deposits and minimal charges if a minimum balance of $4,000 MXN pesos is maintained in the account. Despite meeting all of the qualifications posted on bbva.com, I was denied this product by the banker
Last week I wrote about the best ways to seek help if you have an emergency in Mexico. Beyond the basics of learning how to use emergency services in Mexico lies a mountain of government data. This data shows the myriad reasons residents of Mexico call 911 for help, as
Getting injured in a car accident. Falling ill with Dengue. Stepping on a sea urchin. A massive heart attack. Foreigners suffer all sorts of emergencies in Mexico that require immediate attention. This article will share critical tips on what to do if you find yourself in an emergency and need
A few weeks back, my husband Joe and I learned that our favorite new band, the Irish Indie rock group Fontaines D.C. would be visiting Mexico in 2025 to perform exactly one concert. We were thrilled to have a chance to see this hugely talented band live in Mexico City
Mexico has long been one of the most popular destinations for American and Canadian citizens moving abroad. It’s no surprise given Mexico’s geographic proximity, mild climate, lower cost of living, world-class resorts, and welcoming culture. But you’ll need a residency visa to stay more than 180 days legally. Below I
The past six months have been a rough ride for the Mexican peso. The currency has lost 15.7% of its value against the U.S. dollar during this period, closing yesterday at 20.17 — its weakest point since September 2022. NOTE: for this article all exchange rate quotes reference the USD.
The average Mexpat eats an enormous number of tacos and tostadas. But sometimes you wake up craving something delicious from a faraway land. Here in Guadalajara — Mexico’s second-largest city — we enjoy a vibrant culinary scene. Talented chefs from all over the world cook innovative food for a sophisticated
The Friday morning my husband and I headed out to get our Mexican driver’s licenses in Guadalajara didn’t start well. Street closings in our neighborhood due to the annual La Romería religious pilgrimage had created worse gridlock than normal. As we neared the Secretaria de Transporte (where licenses are handled), traffic
3/15/24 UPDATE: We recently learned that the RNE program has been drastically curtailed. As of March 14, 2025, to qualify for regularization a foreigner must have traveled to Mexico in 2022 or earlier and never left the country. If passport stamps are found with dates from 2023 or later, the
Just about everyone knows that you can’t drink tap water in Mexico. But there are a bunch of other surprises in store for the newly arrived expat, or visiting foreign tourist. Let’s look at a few common surprises for those new to living in Mexico. 1. Most medicines can be
