To know if a product is truly organic in Mexico, you must look for specific certification labels on the packaging, most notably the “Orgánico SAGARPA México” seal, along with the name of an authorized certification body. Mexican organic products are regulated under the Ley de Productos Orgánicos (LPO), which guarantees they are grown and processed... Read More

Mexico has a the total ban on all forms of advertising and promotion of tobacco products and vaping products, including its’ display at points of sale and the extension of protection against smoke and the emissions of any tobacco and nicotine product. For international visitors travelers found with vaping devices face immediate confiscation and significant... Read More

All of Mexico has a 911 emergency service. Local calls: all numbers are 10 digits – area code plus phone number. In Mexico City, for example, 551-234-5678 is the format.  To call Mexico from the US and Canada, the exit code 011. Mexico’s country code is 52. Let’s say you want to call a cell phone number in... Read More

Only a Notario may finalize a Will or Advance Directives and not a lawyer. Similarly, only a Notario may finalize real-estate transactions. Advance Directives Advance directive and planning for important health care decisions are very important. An advance health care directive, also known by some as a living will, personal directive, advance directive, or advance decision is a legal... Read More

There are many things in Mexico that aren’t like back home. Different laws, different procedures for banking, and many different ways of thinking. We’ll look at other “Did You Know?” topics on this page. I bet you didn’t know at least some of them. Have you discovered a difference that surprised you? Please email us... Read More

CURP Your CURP (Unique Population Registry Code) is similar to an American SSN or Canadian SIN. Your CURP ID number is usually on the front of your Temporary or Permanent Resident visa. Your CURP may be printed out at the link below. Once into the website, when you know your CURP number, select “Clave Unica de Registro de Poblacion” and where... Read More