How to plan a scouting trip to Mexico in 2026: 7, 10, and 14 day plans, a realistic budget, city pairings, the daily life tests that matter, and a scorecard to make the decision. From a Guanajuato resident who scouts with clients.

How the Temporary Import Permit (TIP) works in 2026, what it costs, who qualifies, what insurance you need, what happens when you become a permanent resident, and whether driving your US car down is smarter than buying in Mexico. From a Guanajuato resident who has helped many people plan the move.

What you need to open a Mexican bank account in 2026, why the RFC now matters, which banks work best for foreigners, what ATMs and transfers really cost, and how to move money between the US and Mexico. From a Guanajuato resident who has helped many people plan the move.

The full 2026 sequence for Americans: consulate appointment, resident visa, canje at INM within 30 days, biometric CURP, RFC, and a Mexican bank account. Costs, timelines, and the mistakes that force people to start over.

How many hours Spanish really takes for an English speaker, what you can do at each stage in Mexico, what classes, tutors, apps, and immersion schools cost in 2026, and a 90 day plan for your first months. From a Guanajuato resident who has helped many people plan the move.

What it costs to ship household goods to Mexico in 2026, how the duty free menaje de casa works, container and freight prices, the paperwork, the mistakes that trigger taxes, and when selling everything and buying locally beats shipping. From a Guanajuato resident who has helped many people plan the move.

Three membership tiers for every stage of your Mexico move: Move Ready, Premium, and Elite. Gated guides, community, and monthly Q&A with Paul. 7-day free trial.

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), observed November 1-2, is frequently confused with Halloween by newcomers, but it's a fundamentally different occasion: a…

'How do I know if I'm actually ready?' comes up in nearly every initial consultation.

After eight years in Mexico and hundreds of consultations, clear patterns emerge between expats who settle in well within their first year and those who…

Mexican regional cuisine is vastly more diverse than the tacos-and-guac version most foreigners know before arriving.

Paul Green has lived full-time in Guanajuato, Mexico since 2018 and is a Mexican Permanent Resident. The story behind My Mexico Move, and how to work with Paul directly.

Instant-download Mexico relocation guides by Paul Green: Master Guide, 180-Day System, Visa Toolkit, City Comparison Pack, Nomad Kit, Retirement Kit, plus membership plans.

Every tool, service, and resource Paul Green actually uses for living in Mexico, banking, healthcare, travel, security, shopping, and how to work with Paul directly.

Take Paul's free 10-question Mexico readiness quiz. Get a personalized readiness score, city recommendation, and your clearest next step in under 3 minutes.

Beyond tacos and guacamole, an introduction to Mexico's lesser-known regional dishes, from Oaxacan mole to Yucatán's cochinita pibil, and where to find them.

The apps and tools that make daily life in Mexico easier, from WhatsApp and Waze to CitasINM and the CFE app, and why none of them replaces learning Spanish.

Beyond the obvious retirement towns, a look at the best lesser-known Mexican destinations for American expats who want authenticity without giving up comfort.

A complete, practical checklist for moving to Mexico, planning, visas, budgeting, choosing a city, housing, logistics, and the mistakes worth avoiding.

First published October 2024, updated with 2026 data. These are the 15 things Paul wishes he'd known before moving to Guanajuato in 2018.