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Living & Lifestyle insights for September

Insights and tips for better living & lifestyle in Mexico

Mexperience website updated & refreshed
We’ve spent the summer giving Mexperience a refreshed look and upgraded design. The new style offers a fresh, simple, and engaging feel to make the time your spend on the site informative and visually absorbing, too. The refreshed styling can be enjoyed on your phone or tablet and is best experienced on larger screens or a tablet. To compliment the new look, new services and features are being planned in the seasons ahead and we’ll keep you posted about them here in the Newsletter.

Summer yielding to autumn
The autumn equinox this month heralds the seasonal turning point as the halcyon days of summer yield to fall’s changeable climate. This year’s rain season began a bit earlier than usual; typically the rains last through mid-to-late October. As the season begins to turn, sultry summer temperatures along the coastal plains begin to moderate, and if you’re living in or visiting the mountain highlands your summer shorts may be stowed in lieu of warmer attire, especially during the early mornings and late evenings that become noticeably cooler at higher elevations, starting in October.

Reminder about Mexican cell phone registration

Customers using a pre-pay (pay-as-you-go) Mexican cell phone must register their phone. The timetable for disconnection of unregistered phones is staggered between August and December 2026 based on the last digit of the cellphone’s line number. The next wave of disconnections are slated for September 15 and 30—for cellphone numbers ending with a 2, and 3, respectively. Phones on a contract do not need to be registered.

Our updated article shares the latest information.

Mexico celebrates its independence in September
By late August, street vendors and stalls had already begun selling flags and other patriotic paraphernalia in earnest, heralding that Mexico’s Independence Day, one of the country’s most important holidays, is on the horizon. Mexico’s independence is traditionally celebrated with El Grito on the eve of September 15th and September 16th is one of Mexico’s seven federally-mandated Public Holidays. This year, the celebrations fall mid-week —on a Tuesday and Wednesday— making it tricky to create an unofficial holiday weekend from the celebrations as many did last year.

Seasonal changes and the wind

The seasonal change weeks during the spring and autumn often give rise to Mexico’s mystical wind storms that can appear suddenly, transforming a perfectly still day or night—and then vanish abruptly. These can also be accompanied by localized power cuts. If you own a home in Mexico an adequate insurance policy can mitigate the costs of any storm damage.

The Monarch butterflies return in the autumn
Mexico is host to the extraordinary Monarch Butterflies that migrate each year from the northern reaches of the continent to overwinter in the Oyamel fir tree forests situated in the mountains west of Mexico City. A visit to the butterfly sanctuaries is a highlight of any visit to Mexico during the late autumn and winter months. The butterflies begin arriving in November, and leave in March. Peak viewing season is between mid-January and late February, when temperatures rise and the butterflies are more active. Our travel associate can help you to make the most of your visit to see the butterflies this season.

Psychology Services for Expats

If you or a family member are seeking psychological support as you move to, settle-in and adapt to your lifestyle and life situations in Mexico, you can find qualified, English-speaking psychologists here.

Applying for and managing your residency
Autumn is typically a busy season for residency applications. If you’re planning to apply for residency in Mexico, our detailed outline of the process helps you to map out the journey. Our guide about managing your residency in Mexico is filled with helpful advice for existing residents.

Important Reminder
Every month people write in about residency card renewals that got forgotten, or left to the last minute. Appointment lead times are typically 1-3 weeks depending on the location; if you miss your appointment booking window (you must file before the expiry date) you cannot file your renewal or change of status at offices that require appointments and your residency status is put at risk. If you hold Residente Temporal status (or have minor children with permanent residency cards) we strongly recommend you:

Check your cards today for their expiration date.
Make a note and calendar reminder two full months before that expiry date.
Plan to take action at least 6 weeks before the card’s expiry date.
If your card was issued by an office that requires an appointment booked in advance, you’ll need to book to file before your card’s expiry date.
If your card was issued by one of the very few offices that operate “walk in” appointments, plan to attend in person before your card expires and don’t leave it to the last minute.
Permanent residency cards issued to minors (aged under 18 years) also require periodical renewal.
Learn more about renewing your residency cards.
Immigration offices will be closed on September 16, some might also be closed on September 15.

Immigration Assistance

When you need assistance and practical support with a first-time Mexico residency application, an existing residency renewal, visa or card exchanges, and managing your existing residency status—our immigration associates can help.

Learn more about how their services save you time and help to avoid common mistakes made by applicants.

Autumn house sales
At summer’s end, the house market traditionally begins to pick-up with sellers seeking to close and buyers seeking to move in...

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