Allowed for Human Consumption When entering Mexico, you may import the following items for personal consumption. They are subject to inspection and must pose no risk of introducing a pest or disease. This is applicable to both tourists and returning residents. Some items have maximum quantities as per here. Vegetables, Their Products and By-Products Animal… Read More

Effective January 16, 2023, the two main provisions are the total ban on all forms of advertising and promotion of tobacco products, including its’ display at points of sale and the extension of protection against smoke and the emissions of any tobacco and nicotine product. Mexico has also established 100% smoke-free environments in all enclosed… 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

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 document in which a person specifies what actions should be taken for their health if they are no longer able to make decisions for… Read More

Goods Allowed  These include household goods and personal effects. Article 90 of the Mexican Customs Law states that the items you take across must be used (purchased at least 6 months prior) personal items and furniture of a house, e.g. clothes, books, furniture, appliances, and electronics. Tools and implements are also allowed if they are required for your profession or if… Read More

To bring dogs and cats into Mexico via an airline please check your airline’s website – rules vary quite a bit. Pets are generally not permitted to fly, other than in the cabin (smaller dogs and cats), during the hotter summer months. There are also embargoes on flying pets on many airlines during the Christmas season —… 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

RESTAURANTS IN PV | MEDICAL SERVICES IN PV | OTHER SERVICES IN PV | EXPLORING PV Do you offer a service in Puerto Vallarta that we don’t know about? We’d love to hear from you (email on right). As soon as you touch down in Puerto Vallarta, in Mexico’s Jalisco state on the Pacific Coast, you’ll find… Read More

RESTAURANTS IN SMA | MEDICAL SERVICES IN SMA | OTHER SERVICES IN SMA | EXPLORING SMA San Miguel de Allende was founded by the Spanish in 1541 but later became the first municipality declared independent of Spanish rule, during the Mexican War of Independence (1810–1821). It became a quiet, calm place frequented by rich Mexicans… Read More