Mexico Guides

Your complete resource hub for living, retiring, or working in Mexico.

The Mexico Guides Collection brings together the most comprehensive, attorney-written, and up-to-date resources available for anyone considering life south of the border. Each guide is designed to give you clear, accurate, and practical information—without the guesswork, outdated tips, or contradictory advice found online.

Inside these guides, you’ll find:

  • Visas & Residency (2025/2026 rules): What you qualify for, how consulates actually operate, financial thresholds, and how to avoid common mistakes.

  • Cost of Living: Realistic budgets for cities throughout Mexico, from coastal towns to major urban centers.

  • Best Cities & Regions: Side-by-side comparisons of Mexico’s top expat destinations, including safety, climate, lifestyle, healthcare access, and more.

  • Healthcare & Insurance: How to navigate IMSS, private hospitals, medical tourism, specialists, and prescription rules.

  • Real Estate & Renting/Budgeting: How leases work, buying safely as a foreigner, fideicomisos, and when renting is the smarter choice.

  • Safety, Culture & Daily Life: What to expect day-to-day, how transportation works, internet options, banking, Spanish-learning tips, and cultural insights.

Whether you're a retiree, remote worker, investor, or long-term planner, these guides give you everything you need to make informed decisions about living in Mexico. All content is fully updated for 2025/2026, written with expert clarity and real-world experience.

Use this collection as your trusted roadmap to building a life you’ll love in Mexico.