Saturday, September 20, 2025

If you love Machu Picchu, then you'll love Palenque in Mexico

What do Machu Picchu in Peru and Palenque in Mexico have in common? Both are spectacular examples of Indigenous grandeur, as globetrotting writer Nellie Huang explains.

A short history of Mexican Independence celebrations

Every September 16th, Mexico comes together to take part in the "Grito," a commemoration of Mexico's independence heroes. How did this tradition come about? Historian Diego Levin investigates.

Attention, foreigners: Your visa will cost double in 2026

A proposal included in the 2026 federal budget presented by Mexico's Finance Ministry last week seeks to increase the cost of temporary and permanent residency visas by 100%.

If you love Machu Picchu, then you'll love Palenque in Mexico

What do Machu Picchu in Peru and Palenque in Mexico have in common? Both are spectacular examples of Indigenous grandeur, as globetrotting writer Nellie Huang explains.

Mexico's War of Independence 101: A quick overview for newbie expats

Who, what, where and how: From a Guanajuato priest to a free Mexico, we explain everything you need to know about the Mexican War of Independence.

Today's rate for USD to MXN 1 USD = 18.407 MXN Rates correct as of 2025-09-20 12:00:00 UTC

Today's rate for USD to MXN

1 USD =  18.407 MXN

Rates correct as of 2025-09-20 12:00:00 UTC