The best places to work in Mexico are generally either the big cities or the coastal regions—of which there are two—the Caribbean or the Pacific.

Mexico City. The capital, known as the D.F. (for Distrito Federal, pronounced “day eff-ay”), is one of the largest cities in the world. As you can imagine, it’s not for the faint of heart, but it will be an easy place to connect with fellow expats because there are plenty of people from all over who take jobs abroad in Mexico here. It’s a convenient location to launch from for tourism to the rest of the country when you’re not working.

Cancun/Yucatan Peninsula. Home of the Riviera Maya. A year-round tropical destination for fun in the sun, biodiversity, and Mayan history. Mexico jobs for foreigners here understandably center around the tourism and hospitality industry.

Puerto Vallarta. Hop over to the Pacific Coast to find another coastal destination for work abroad in Mexico. The scene here can be a bit more quirky and stylish than what you’ll find in the Yucatan. It’s also known as Mexico’s most LGBT-friendly beach community. Keep this in mind while you’re looking for places to work in Mexico.