Situated at elevation on the shores of Mexico’s largest lake, the Lake Chapala towns and villages are home to the largest concentration of American and Canadian residents anywhere in Mexico, and it’s also a popular tourist destination for people visiting the region in and around the nearby city of Guadalajara. Greg Custer leads walking tours on Saturdays, which encompass key facets of the picturesque town of Ajijic, its history, culture, attractions, and ecology.  Greg has been visiting the Lake Chapala area for over 40 years and has been living here full-time since 2015. Discover Aj ..read more

Solar eclipses are not rare—there’s at least one somewhere on Earth at least every 18 months or so. However, the path of a total solar eclipse is narrow, and so can only be viewed from a relatively small area—even smaller if you consider the path of the totality, which is very narrow.  Several hundred years will need to go by before a solar eclipse crosses the same path again. Previous solar eclipses The last time a solar eclipse path crossed over North America was on August 21st, 2017.  Back then, northern US states experienced the event—but the path came nowhere near Mexico. The la ..read more

This tour offers an opportunity to experience a kaleidoscope of life-memorable activities along the shores of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula: petting baby whales, tasting fine wine at a local vineyard, exploring the outstanding natural scenery of the region, and visiting local points of natural and cultural interest—with an option to fly low in a small airplane to fully absorb the striking presence of this desert landscape. Our travel partner offers in-depth insights to this remarkable region of Mexico, underpinned by close-knit working relationships with local community service providers ..read more

This guide explains what you need to know about entry requirements when you are visiting Mexico for leisure, for business, or to take up residency here. Entry Requirements for Tourists Entry Requirements for Business Visitors Entry Requirements for Residency Entry Procedures at Mexican Ports Mexican Customs Procedures & Allowances Leaving Mexico / Consulates Mexico entry requirements for tourists and short term visitors Mexico Visitors Permit, FMM Passport holders from countries on Mexico’s no visa required list do not need to apply for a formal visa to visit Mexico. They may, instead, use ..read more

Guide to Mexico’s public holidays, civic holidays, and annual festivity dates Statutory holidays are legislated at a Federal level and dates given as a holiday by statute are termed locally as “Dias Feriados.” There are currently ten statutory holidays in Mexico, as well as a range of civic holidays and regional/national festivities. See also: When to visit Mexico: Seasons and Events Statutory Public Holidays Dates in Mexico Civic Holidays in Mexico Principal Annual Festivity Dates in Mexico Statutory Public Holiday dates in Mexico Statutory holidays are dates decreed as national holidays for ..read more

Mexico City is one of the most extraordinary cities in the world, with seven centuries of history, culture, art, architecture and a unique dynamic street energy all its own. But because it’s so impossibly huge and challenging to navigate, it’s intimidating for many visitors. David Lida —whose book First Stop in the New World is considered by many the definitive text on Mexico City— can take you inside in ways it would be impossible to find on your own. David Lida knows the capital intimately and offers small group walking tours that will give you exceptional insights and glimpses into this mag ..read more

Mexico’s Baja California region has become renowned for its outstanding vineyard estates that have been producing some of the world’s most esteemed wines in recent years. Our travel partner is based in San Diego and specializes in custom-made wine tours.  They work very closely with local bilingual guides and vineyard estate owners in Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe to ensure you get the best service and best wine-tasting experience. Their local knowledge and expertise takes care of all the details and enables you, your family, and travel companions to get the most from your visit through a s ..read more

Keeping your car well serviced and maintained ought to minimize the chances of your car breaking down. However, even the best maintained vehicles can experience sudden failure when you’re on the road in Mexico and you’ll need to deal with the situation, whether you’re in the middle of a town or city or on a (remote) highway.  This article shares some practical tips and advice for dealing with vehicle breakdowns. ‘Angeles Verdes’ (Green Angels) on Mexico’s highways On Mexico’s interstate highways, Angeles Verdes (Green Angels) patrol the roads, looking for broken down vehicles, and he ..read more

Mexico’s Copper Canyon offers you one of the most breath-taking travel experiences in Mexico: a dramatic and outstanding train journey that traverses an area of immense natural beauty situated in north-western Mexico, coupled with an option to stop and explore inside the canyons. How to get to Copper Canyon using air travel The train line has two termini: on the west side at Los Mochis, on Mexico’s Pacific Coast; and on the east side at Chihuahua City. The majority of visitors to the Copper Canyon fly to Los Mochis, and begin the train ride there, or at El Fuerte. Some travelers begin their j ..read more

The area known as Copper Canyon is a region in northwest Mexico that hosts some of the most spectacular and stunning natural scenery in the country. The Copper Canyon territory is composed of a series of twenty canyons, formed over the years by six rivers. Our travel partner has been taking visitors to the Copper Canyon for over 20 years and specializes in custom-made tours that take care of all the details and enable you, your family, and companions to get the most from your visit to this most remarkable region of Mexico. Enjoy breathtaking scenery on a remarkable train journey You can experi ..read more