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Living & Lifestyle insights for June
Insights and tips for better living & lifestyle in Mexico
Summertime in Mexico — June 21st heralds the arrival of summer in Mexico. Some refreshing rains have already started to sweep across parts the mainland and are beginning to break the long-dry spell of the winter and early spring—settling the dust and propelling fragrances into the air as the flora bloom and flourish. Most of Mexico abandoned clock changes in 2022, but the extraordinary light continues to extend into the evenings here.
Mosquito defense — The summer heat and rains bring a proliferation of mosquitoes, which are most prevalent in Mexico between April and November. Their numbers swell significantly between June to October as the females are driven to fetch blood that contains the iron they need to produce their eggs. We offer practical advice for dealing with mosquitoes in Mexico.
Essential Skills for Expats — We have revised and updated our five-part series which describes essential skills you’ll need to have or develop to settle-in, adapt and assimilate to lifestyles in Mexico. The articles in the series are cross-referenced to detailed guides on Mexperience that help you delve deeper into each topic and connect to helpful resources.
Residency via Family Unit — If you have defined family connections in Mexico, most commonly a spouse or common-law partner, you can apply for residency in Mexico using the Family Unit rules. Our immigration associates have advised us that Family Unit applications are now taking considerably longer to process—paperwork requirements are stricter and the immigration offices are undertaking more background checks on applicants. We have previously commented in these pages that it’s a big risk to seek residency in Mexico by declaring a fake relationship.
Applying for and managing your residency — If you’re planning to apply for residency in Mexico, our detailed outline of the process helps you to map out the journey. Our guide about managing your residency in Mexico is filled with helpful advice for existing residents. Our immigration associates offer consultation and practical assistance to help through every stage of the process as you apply for and afterward manage your Mexico residency.
When you need assistance and practical support with a first-time Mexico residency application, an existing residency renewal, visa or card exchanges, and managing your existing residency status—our immigration associates can help.
Learn more about how their services save you time and help to avoid common mistakes made by applicants.
Summer treats — There’s nothing quite like the enjoyment of an ice-cream on a slow, hot, summer’s afternoon. Mexican ice cream and popsicle choices are varied, flavorsome, and widely available from local stores, fancy-brand parlors, and street vendors, so there’s no excuse not to try a new flavor this summer!
Learning or improving your Spanish — When you’re living in Mexico, or if you plan to make Mexico a part of your lifestyle plans in the future, consider learning or improving your Spanish language skills. Being able to converse in Spanish will give you access to the local culture and people in ways that are not possible through third party interpretation, and help to make your experiences more meaningful. Our PinPoint Spanish series offers insights into the nuances and uses of Spanish in Mexico and our Spanish language associates offer courses with lessons customized to your language-learning goals.
Extraordinary journeys — Mexico’s Copper Canyon is popular with visitors at this time of year, as the rains cause the canyon’s rivers to swell, and their flora to burst into life. If you’re planning ahead for tours this coming fall, summer is a good time to book a visit to experience the Monarch Butterflies that arrive in November to overwinter in Mexico.
Summer road trips across Mexico — Our extensive guide to driving and road trips in Mexico offers practical advice to help you prepare for your journey, including bringing your foreign-plated car across the border, using toll roads, road safety and vehicle security, vehicle breakdowns, dealing with accidents, and being properly insured in Mexico.
Attractions and benefits of retirement in Mexico — Mexico has a lot to offer people relocating here and it’s especially attractive to retirees as some of the features and benefits are especially helpful to them. Learn about the key benefits Mexico offers to retirees and connect to detailed guides sharing local knowledge and helpful connections.
Home Stewardship — This is a good time of year to check around your house and home for any maintenance and repairs that might need attendance ahead of the heavy rain storms—that can also include hurricanes. Our guides about Home Stewardship in Mexico share in-depth local knowledge and advice to keep your house and home safe and in good shape. Consider insuring your Mexican home to mitigate the financial costs of unforeseen events caused by burglary, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, etc.
A property to buy, to build, or to renovate? — Most people who purchase property in Mexico opt for a prebuilt house, but opportunities exist for building on land plots as well as renovating old worn-down or derelict properties. Learn about the options, advantages and challenges that accompany each one. For more insights to Mexican property, read our continuously-updated guide to Real Estate in Mexico.
An idyllic lifestyle in the Mexican countryside — There’s a great deal of romance attached to an attractive home surrounded by a bright colorful garden replete with a cozy terrace to while away evenings and weekends in the company of family and friends… but will the Mexican countryside suit your lifestyle? Our detailed article describes the charms and compromises.
The Copper Canyon through the seasons
Seasonally, May and June tend to be the driest months in the canyons. July to November are months when the rains are most abundant and the canyons’ flora show-off their deepest greens. Between December and May, the flora’s colors are in transition between the wet and dry seasons. Read our detailed guide about Mexico’s Copper Canyon. Enjoy the dramatic landscapes and absorb breath-taking natural scenery on a custom tours fully organized by our travel associate, so that you can spend your time absorbing the experience.
Summertime Leisure Tours in Mexico
Walking Tours: It’s the perfect time of year to take a walking tour. Our associates in Mexico City and Ajijic/Chapala offer tours to help you discover these places on foot.
Other tours: Our associates can also help with custom tours to experience Mexico’s Copper Canyon on what is one of the world’s most extraordinary train journeys.
If you’re planning ahead for the fall season, consider visiting one of the natural sanctuaries in the oyamel fir tree forests west of Mexico City to experience the phenomenal Monarch Butterflies.
Benefits of a custom made leisure tour
Whether you’re visiting Mexico for a short vacation or living here and seeking to discover more of the the country you’ve adopted as your home, a custom tour enables you to make the most of your leisure time and absorb the experience of the activity instead of grappling with the details and logistics.
We work with travel partners who know Mexico intimately and craft custom tours that offer a distinctive alternative to the banalities of mass tourism. Our section about Custom Tours of Mexico helps you to discover choices and connect with travel specialists who can help you to craft your customized trip.
Mexico Living Essentials
Guides and updates for everyday living & lifestyle in Mexico.
Roadcraft — Browse our extensive insights about driving & road trips in Mexico. Learn about being properly insured for the journey.
Insights and advice for safe and enjoyable road trips across Mexico
Learn about being properly insured when you drive in Mexico to cover liabilities, breakdowns, and medical incidents while you’re on the road. Get a quote now and arrange coverage online.
Immigration & Residency — Mexperience publishes detailed and regularly updated information about residency in Mexico. Learn about how to apply, and how to manage your residency card and status. Obtain tele-assistance or accompanied assistance to help with the procedures and filing.
House & Home — Our guide to Mexico real estate is the most comprehensive you’ll find. When you buy or rent a home here, learn about how to keep it well cared for with our articles about Home Stewardship. Also learn how to keep your dwelling spaces adequately secured and properly insured.
Health & Wellbeing — Read tips & insights for health and wellness in Mexico. Learn about health insurance options. Get a quote for private health insurance.
Money & Banking — Our complete and regularly updated guide to money and banking in Mexico helps you to learn about Mexico’s peso, open and manage a local bank account, make money transfers, use bank cards, and deal with everyday financial matters in Mexico.
Discover More of Mexico
Mexperience accompanies you throughout your journey.
When you’re looking for a new lifestyle in Mexico, Mexperience is with you at every step—from those first key decisions about moving, to settling-in and cultivating a fruitful lifestyle everyday. And when you need time away for leisure and recreation, we help you to discover & arrange meaningful leisure experiences.
Home and property insurance
Whether you own or rent a house in Mexico, a home insurance policy can provide essential support in the event of troublesome circumstances including structural damage, floods, burglary, and events that affect third parties. Learn about insurance policies to protect your home in Mexico.
Home insurance: Get an online quote and arrange instant coverage.
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