Practical conversations with professionals and local voices about exploring, moving to and building a life in Mexico. Find an interview by topic, location or name.
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43 interviews
Newest published first. Showing 25–36 of 43.
Healthcare & dental
A first dental visit in Guanajuato: leave room for assessment and follow-up
Planning a first dental visit in Guanajuato, including assessment, treatment records and follow-up.
Housing & property
Choosing a Home in La Paz: Alondra Rodríguez on Testing Everyday Life Before You Rent
Test daily routes, summer comfort, water storage and rental maintenance before choosing a home.
Work & connectivity
Remote Work in Puerto Escondido: Kelly Black on Checking Internet Before You Book
Check upload speeds, power backup and fallback connections before booking a remote-work stay.
Residency & legal
From Residency Visa to Resident Card in Mexico: Planning Your Canje
Prepare entry records, appointment questions and travel plans for your residency-card exchange.
Accessibility · Travel
Checking Accessibility Before a Mexico Trip: Cory Lee’s Questions Before Booking
Ask for room measurements, vehicle details and written confirmation before booking an accessible trip.
Community & daily life
Finding Community in Oaxaca: Tanya Lapierre on the Oaxaca Lending Library
Find a first activity, join conversations and explore volunteering at the Oaxaca Lending Library.
Healthcare & dental · Money & insurance
Choosing Health Insurance in Mexico: Questions Beyond the Premium
Compare deductibles, exclusions, hospital payments and renewal questions before choosing insurance.
Community & daily life · Residency & legal
Checking Advice Before You Act in Mexico: A Q&A with Fran Poblanno
Check social-media advice against official requirements and know when to seek individual advice.
Residency & legal
Your Mexican Residency Visa Is Approved: Avoiding Mistakes on Your First Trip
Prepare for canje, check your entry record and allow time for the residency procedure.
Housing & property
Choosing a Home in Los Cabos for Everyday Life: A Q&A with Nick Fong
Compare communities, everyday journeys, water arrangements and ownership costs before committing.
Money & insurance
Before Your Move to Mexico: Six Tax Planning Questions for Both Advisers
Distinguish immigration from tax residency and coordinate questions for advisers in both countries.
Community & daily life
Trying Everyday Life in Cuernavaca Before You Move: A Q&A with Maru Cortés
Test everyday routines on a longer stay and build local connections through Spanish.
Featured conversation: Renovating a Home in Mexico: A Practical Q&A with EASE
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