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Expats in Mexico are an increasingly visible part of communities across the country, from beach towns like Puerto Vallarta and Playa del Carmen to cultural hubs like Mexico City, Oaxaca, and San Miguel de Allende. This section offers news and stories relevant to the expat experience, including immigration policy updates, residency requirements, cultural integration, cost of living, healthcare access, and local reactions to growing foreign populations. Whether you’re a retiree, remote worker, long-term traveler, or new resident, our reporting explores the realities, benefits, and challenges of life abroad. Stay informed with updates and perspectives that matter most to expats in Mexico.

Don’t Be 'That' Foreigner in Mexico

Don’t Be ‘That’ Foreigner in Mexico

A practical integration guide for expats in Mexico and how to build real community without becoming “that foreigner.”
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con permiso

When Con Permiso Opens Doors in Mexico’s Daily Crowds

In Mexico, “con permiso” smooths buses, markets, lines, and home visits—a small phrase that signals respect, ease, and belonging.
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the real mexico

If you love Mexico, don’t romanticize it. Respect it.

This opinion piece critiques romantic expat content about Mexico and calls for honesty about privilege, inequality, and daily realities.
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Order Food in Mexico

Order Food in Mexico Without Sounding Like a Tourist

Use small, polite Spanish phrases, steady rhythm, and the right “por favor” to order smoothly and respectfully—no awkward tourist energy.
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Mexican street sounds

Mexican street sounds that guide you through daily life

Hear the tamales call, the gas jingle, and the camotero whistle as cues that replace signage across Mexico, helping newcomers follow daily life.
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shop like locals

Shop Like Locals at a Mexico Mercado and Become a Regular

Learn the small mercado rituals—names, trust, and credit—that turn shopping in Mexico from a transaction into real belonging.
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Buen Provecho in Mexico

Buen Provecho in Mexico: Why It Matters at the Table

In Mexico, “buen provecho” isn’t small talk. It’s a quick way to show respect, share space, and keep meals friendly, even with strangers.
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manaña

Mañana and Ahorita: Mexican Time Culture for Expats Who Want to Fit In

Mexican time culture can feel confusing at first. Learn why “a la hora latina” matters, when to be on time, and how hospitality shapes daily...
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snowbirds

Snowbird Seasons: Canadian Winter Life in Mexico

Snowbird Seasons follows Canadian winter life in Mexico, with real tips on housing, healthcare, and staying connected, plus the community side of snowbird living.
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La sobremesa Mexico

La sobremesa in Mexico: What to Do After the Plates Clear

La sobremesa in Mexico is the time you stay after eating to talk, connect, and relax. Learn cues, pacing, and how to join in without...
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Puerto Vallarta whale collision kills local expat

Puerto Vallarta whale collision kills local expat

An American resident dies after a Puerto Vallarta whale collision near Olas Altas Beach, as rescuers aid survivors and authorities investigate.
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State Department updates advice for snowbirds heading to Mexico

Planning snowbird travel to Mexico this winter. Learn what the latest State Department bulletin says about safety, paperwork, medical care and roadside help.
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