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
The 2024 U.S. Presidential election is looking like it may be one of the closest contests in recent memory. Are you invested in the outcome … but still unsure how to cast your vote? Below I explain how to request your ballot and vote. Why bother? The fact is, many
I recently attended a sporting event in Guadalajara where one set of tickets I’d bought were unusable, due to last-minute changes by the event organizers. Even though I didn’t get what I paid for, the Mexican ticket seller (Viagogo) refused to issue me a refund. This wasn’t my first time
