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Attention, foreigners: Your visa will cost double in 2026
A proposal included in the 2026 federal budget presented by Mexico's Finance Ministry last week seeks to increase the cost of temporary and permanent residency visas by 100%.
A green Mexico under a gray United States
Rolling coal might be cool in the United States, but thankfully, says Sarah DeVries, Mexico takes environmentalism a lot more seriously.
Want to join a gym? Read this first
Gyms in Mexico aren't the only way to get fit, so break out into the streets (or pools) and get moving however you like!
Made in Mexico: Jabón Zote
It wouldn't be a Mexican home without at least one bar of Jabón Zote, proudly made in the country for more than a century.
Time to de-worm yourself? Maybe ask your doctor first.
Deworming in Mexico is a necessary evil, but, like, maybe don't go overboard with it when the time comes, yeah?
Indulging the senses in San Miguel de Allende
One expat describes how walking the streets of San Miguel is a quasi-religious experience, with color, life and joy at every turn.
The truth about wealth disparity in Los Cabos
Take a dive into the numbers that show what life is really like for both worlds at the foot of Baja California Sur.
‘Mary Joseph,’ ‘Little Town’ and ‘Holy Conception’: The unusual names I hear in Mexico
Why do some Mexican parents give their children names that sound, well... odd in translation? Let Sarah DeVries give you the answers.
Mexico’s migration policy isn’t perfect, but it’s more effective than the United States’: Here’s why
The U.S. has a centuries-long tradition of providing refuge to migrants and the persecuted. So why, Louisa Rogers wonders, is Mexico now beating the U.S. at its own game?
Fake it ’til you make it: How to sound better at Spanish than you really are
These everyday Mexican expressions will help you sound more natural and confident with native speakers even while you're still learning Spanish.
Why a handful of perfect plums sums up my life in Mexico
How does a simple trip to a local Mexican market becomes a heartwarming encounter with Mexican kindness?
The tipping point: Is your overgenerous gratuity in Mexico a form of gentrification?
Could your generous tipping habits actually be harming your Mexican neighbors? An expat navigates the butterfly effect of tipping large in Mexico.
The ‘joys’ of hosting home-country guests in Mexico
You might be used to life here, but it's always entertaining to watch others grapple with the realities of daily life in Mexico.
What’s on in Puerto Vallarta in August?
From viral TikTok comedians to intimate jazz talks, Puerto Vallarta's August cultural scene offers something for every taste.
What’s on in the Riviera Maya in August?
What's on? Plenty! Celebrate Isla Mujeres' birthday, taste sacred honey in Cobá and dance under the stars at these August events across the Yucatán Peninsula that have something for everyone.
My family runs a convenience store in México state: Here’s everything I’ve learned
Snacks, secrets and even credit lines for those caught short — there's more to your local store than first meets the eye.
