EFL Teaching in Merida, Yucatan

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eirenieMember27 June 2015 21:11:57

Hola!

My husband and I are teachers looking to move to Merida with our baby in about January 2016. We have a bit of money saved up so that we wouldn't immediately need to find work. My Spanish is good, his is beginner level.

My questions are:

1. How is the EFL job market in Merida, Yucatan? I have one year experience teaching in Korea and my husband taught Latin in the public schools for 3 years in the US. We both have undergraduate and graduate degrees, but not TEFL/CELTAs...yet.

2. If we found EFL/ESL jobs there after entering the country, would we need to exit and re-enter with the new work visa?

3. How are the sidewalks, because we're going to have a stroller much of the time.

4. Do we need a car to get around, or is bicycling a viable option for minor errands or commuting?

Thanks for any suggestions/advice!

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