Welcome to Mexico City.

Prepare for a challenge. Mexico City is – literally – the biggest assignment of your life. No small town this. You are moving to the home of 20 million souls. A place of unrivalled color and dynamism. Mexico City is one of the economic hothouses of Latin America, a bit of a danger spot (don’t take a taxi on the street), and a lot of fun and excitement. You’ll need know-how to know how to prosper. Let us be your guide to everything from business etiquette to finding a school to getting in a good round of golf.

Getting There
Get it right first time – book your tickets here, check out visas and permits, find yourself a hotel or interim housing, and prepare yourself for culture shock! Bringing furniture? We’ll tell you who will get it there promptly. Have a pet? We’ll help guide you through the red tape. Let your fingers click through our pages.

Living There
Do you choose a privada in Lomas or live down in the barrancas of La Herradura? Let us help you choose. And finding your way around the colonias is daunting, so check our guides to commuting, driving and getting around. Any good doctors out there, chiropractors, dentists? Hook up your TV and find a cell phone. And who can deliver empanadas?

Raising Kids There
Mexico has some superb international schools – and they are not expensive. Our detailed listings will help you check out the best. Need childcare? We have the ins and outs. And for shopping we’ll tell you where to get everything from trainers to Playstation. And when you need a friendly restaurant for junior, we have the details.

Playing There
Good vibrations in Mexico City – where to find them, feel them, hear them. We know the best bars, nightclubs and restaurants. And if you’re into culture, we’ll direct you to some of the most fascinating museums and galleries in the world. Want a manicure? We’ll show you where to go. And for those long weekend breaks, you can start here.

Working There
Mexico has one of the most changing business environments in the world. All you need to know about opening a branch or setting up in the city. Step-by-step - need a lawyer, an understanding banker, a courier? Consult our pages. And when it comes to taxes, recruitment, and business contacts, we’re your starting point.

Spouse Survival Kit
So you are here with your partner? Does that mean you have to sit at home? Our survival kit helps you make the leap – form friendships, find work, join clubs, network, take courses, keep busy.


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