Mexico Gap Year Jobs, Volunteering & Tours

Mexico is a huge country and has so many special destinations and things to do. The tourist areas are very safe and if you want to travel, go backpacking, volunteer, work or study in Mexico there are lots of trips available to book all year round.

Paid Work, Volunteer Programs, Internships & Backpacking Trips in Mexico

Mexico Gap Year Ideas

You can find exciting packages, adventure trips, and volunteer work in Mexico from a few days to over a year. Popular options include:

• Volunteer and help wildlife and communities
• Teach English – get paid to live and work in Mexico!
• Book a tour and explore ancient ruins
• Study Spanish!
• Party in Cancun and Playa del Carmen

Volunteer in Mexico

If you would like to do something incredible and more than just sightseeing there are lots of inspirational volunteering projects. You could help animals, people, children, communities, marine life and the environment. Popular programs include marine conservation where you will get to live in spectacular locations and even learn to scuba dive.

Work in Mexico

Interested in living and working in Mexico? There are lots of jobs available to foreigners and English speakers in areas like travel, tourism, education. One of the most popular ways to to work abroad on a gap year is by teaching English and there are lots of positions in places like Mexico City and Riviera Maya. If you are looking to boost your career you can also apply for intern and work experience placements in a range of industries.

Study in Mexico

Interested in studying abroad? Or improve your Spanish skills? Apply to study in Mexico. There are highly rated universities throughout the country and also language schools offering beginners and advanced level Spanish classes.

Backpacking in Mexico

There are a few key places that you need to visit while you are backpacking in Mexico in order to get the full cultural experience. From beaches and monuments to restaurants and shopping centers, Mexico has something for everyone.

If you’re interested in enjoying the sandy beaches and beautiful wildlife of Mexico, then the island of Cozumel should be your stop. A popular tourist destination, the island is known for its great scuba diving and fishing. It has over 100 restaurants and hotels, and all of the food sold on the island comes from within its own boundaries.

Another good outside venue is the Sea of Cortez, which separates California from Mexico. It is a popular fishing area that is also a great place to see some of the world’s most endangered sea mammals.

For anyone more interested in the deep-rooted history of Mexico, then Mexico City is the best place to see some of the country’s most historic sights. The city not only has more museums than any other city in the world, but it also has sights like the Aztec ruins and the Basilica of Our Lady Guadalupe, one of the most religious buildings in all of Mexico. It’s also home to the National Palace, which houses the Mexican government’s executive branch.

Mexico City is also considered one of the best places to shop in all of Mexico. This is because the city offers shoppers everything from upscale New York-style boutiques to outside open malls. The area of Polanco in Mexico City offers many luxury and trendy boutiques for the student traveler, as well as handmade jewelry, art and other crafts made by locals.

Mexico Tours

Mexico is a huge country with lots of places to go. One of the safest and most enjoyable ways to explore the country is on an adventure tour. Lots of local and international travel companies offer short and long duration trips taking in all the highlights of the country. These are some of the best places you can visit: Cancún, Playa Del Carmen, Tulum, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Oaxaca, Mérida and Mexico City.

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