The country’s capital and the one of the world’s largest metropolitan areas, Mexico City, is located in the Valley of Mexico and has one of the best job markets for English teachers. Due to of the large number of schools and language centers seeking to hire teachers, Mexico city is a great place to start hunting for teaching jobs in Mexico. Full of museums and art galleries (including Frida Kahlo’s house), exciting nightlife, and cheap, delicious street tacos, Mexico City is perfect for anyone seeking a big-city atmosphere, low cost of living, and plenty of cultural activities while earning their TEFL certification abroad.

Located in the western-pacific area of Mexico, Guadalajara is the country’s second largest city and also has a substantial job market for aspiring English teachers. As a big city with plenty of schools and language centers, there is always high demand for English teachers. Guadalajara is known for its music scene, being an important art center, and having one of the largest public markets, the Libertad Market. This, along with Guadalajara’s pleasant climate, make it an enjoyable and exciting place to complete TEFL courses in Mexico. 

Cancun, located in the Yucatan Peninsula, is a popular tourist destination with white sand beaches, all inclusive resorts, and a tropical climate. Since many jobs in the tourism industry require strong knowledge of the English language, there are many opportunities in Mexican resort towns to teach English to tourism professionals. Cancun is also a great place for teachers interested in outdoor activities, water sports, and warm weather. Furthermore, it is only a couple hours away from the ruins of Chichen Itza, an ancient Mayan city and important historical landmark.

Other common cities with TEFL courses in Mexico include Oaxaca, Riviera Maya, and Chiapas.