Co-founder · Mundalo
Francisco Rizo
Francisco moved to Mexico City from Texas in 2018 and now runs Mundalo's editorial + community programs. He writes about visas, neighborhoods, and the practical mechanics of building a life across borders.
5 articles by Francisco Rizo
Planning
The Moving to Mexico Checklist: Everything to Do 6 Months Out, 3 Months Out, and 30 Days Before You Land
The exact timeline for moving to Mexico — what to do 6 months out, 3 months out, and 30 days before you land. The checklist that actually works.
June 2, 2026 6 min readFinance
What It Actually Costs to Live in Mexico as an American in 2026
The $1,500 a month figure is technically true and practically misleading. Here is what comfortable expat life in Mexico actually costs in 2026.
June 1, 2026 5 min readVisas
Mexico Temporary Residency in 2026: The Income Requirements, the Process, and What Actually Gets People Rejected
The income requirements, the consulate process, and the mistakes that get applications rejected. Everything Americans need for Mexico Temporary Residency in 2026.
May 31, 2026 5 min readCity Guides
The 6 Best Cities in Mexico for Americans in 2026 — and How to Choose
CDMX, Merida, Puerto Vallarta, San Miguel, Oaxaca, Tulum — an honest breakdown of costs, culture, and who each city is actually right for.
May 30, 2026 7 min readGuides
How to Move to Mexico from the US: The Complete 2026 Guide
Visa pathways, financial requirements, city selection, healthcare decisions, and the one thing most people get wrong in month two. The real guide to moving to Mexico.
May 29, 2026 6 min read
