Mexico City Hoy No Circula: Which Days Can You Drive by Plate Number?
Mexico City Hoy No Circula: can't drive based on plate - Mon (5,6), Tue (7,8), Wed (3,4), Thu (1,2), Fri (9,0) from 5AM-10PM.
Mexico
Puerto Morelos Blog Posts
Stories and guides from Puerto Morelos expats
Best US-Mexico Border Crossings: Guide for Cars, RVs & Expats
Best RV crossings: Nogales-Mariposa (height clearance), Douglas (24/7 Banjercito). Get FMM and TIP at border. Avoid weekends. Tecate easiest for first-timers.
How to Get a Mexican Driver's License: Requirements by State & Process
Mexican driver's license: Must be resident (not tourist), need passport, resident card, proof of address, blood type. Tests often waived with foreign license.
How to Buy a Car in Mexico as an Expat: New vs Used, Financing & Tips
Buy car in Mexico: need resident visa + CURP (tourists can't register). Verify factura, check REPUVE. Prices 20-40% higher than US.
How to Nationalize Your Foreign Car in Mexico: Costs, Process & Requirements
Nationalize a car in Mexico: need residency, 2017-2018+ North American model, clean title. Cost: 10-50% duty + 16% tax on Aduana value.
Mexico Temporary Import Permit (TIP): Drive Your Car Across the Border
Mexico TIP required outside Free Zone. Costs $51 + $200-$400 deposit (refundable). Valid 180 days for tourists. Apply at Banjercito online or border. Must cancel when exiting.
Mexico Customs Allowances: What You Can Bring Across the Border
Mexico customs: 3L liquor + 6L wine, 2 cameras, 3 phones, 1 laptop allowed. Bring aged cheese, dried fruits, cured meats. No fresh produce or dairy.
How to Bring Pets to Mexico: Requirements for Dogs, Cats & Other Animals
Bringing pets to Mexico: no health certificate needed by car. Flying? Check airline policies, avoid summer heat embargoes. Dogs need CDC form to return to US.
How to Ship Household Goods to Mexico: Menaje de Casa Rules & Process
Ship goods to Mexico: need Menaje de Casa ($179) from consulate. Items must be owned 6+ months. Only bring sentimental or irreplaceable items.
