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Editor-at-large
Trisha traveled to Mexico in 2018 with the hopes of only staying for 6 months. 4 years later, she found herself getting a residency visa in Mexico and now she’s here to stay! She’s helped over a thousand foreigners to move to Mexico hassle-free!

Executive Producer
Born and raised in Mexico City, Daniela comes back to her country after a 3-year stint in Germany. She aims to show her country to foreigners in the most genuine way she can. Nobody knows Mexico better than the locals!
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SUSTAINABLE TOURS
Spending a day at Palenque Conejo’s mezcal field in Oaxaca
I always make sure to explain this to trip designing clients in Mexico as this is the frequently asked question: “why are local tours more expensive?”
Simple answer: because it takes money to produce something sustainably. I spent a day in Santa Catarina de Minas agave fields and here’s what I learned.
CULTURE
The ancient city of Teotihuacan: a must-visit in Mexico City
Discover the magnificent culture of the Aztecs when you visit Mexico City.
EXPAT LIFE
How to get an RFC in Mexico as a foreigner
A detailed article on how to apply for an RFC and pay for Mexican taxes.
VISAS
Travel requirements to Mexico explained
Everything you need to know about entering Mexico as a tourist.
TRENDING IN MEXICO

EXPAT LIFE
How to get a temporary residency visa in Mexico
Mexico’s immigration laws have changed for the last 2 years. At Mexico Insider, we are all foreigners who applied for a legal residency visa. Find out how to apply for a Mexico resident visa in this step-by-step guide.

OAXACA
Hierve El Agua is open again! Here’s what you need to know
Oaxaca’s Hierve El Agua is open after closing in March 2020. Aside from COVID, there were many reasons why Hierve El Agua was closed. We visited in November 2021 and here’s the latest update.

BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR
Is Los Cabos safe? Take it from someone who lives here
Los Cabos is one of the safest places to travel in Mexico. We wrote this detailed article with experiences because we’ve seen Los Cabos in many ‘dangerous places to visit.’ We live here and here’s what we have to say.
VIDEOS
#SUPPORTLOCAL
La Fogonera Sayulita: a food truck journey from Puebla
Every month, we feature local businesses in Mexico and tell their stories. This month’s highlight is chef couple Tamara and Radaii who traveled all the way to Sayulita from Puebla with their food truck.