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A Mexico internship<\/strong> is a good opportunity if you want to practice your Spanish. Mexico is a wanted destination for students who want to learn Spanish and at the same time leave Europe to get to know a completely different culture and lifestyle. 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So, don\u2019t hesitate to ask for the price in Pesos as well. Note, that $ signifies Mexican pesos while American dollars are indicated with US$ or USD. The VAT, or Impuesto de valor agregado, is 16% in Mexico. The VAT is always included in the announced rates. 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But in reality, this country is so much more than that: the coasts are lined up with mesmerizing beaches while the center of the country contains astounding mountains. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_tabs _builder_version=”3.10″][et_pb_tab title=”Mexico city” _builder_version=”3.10″] Mexico City shows a temperate climate as the city has an altitude of 2400meters.The dry season covers the months October to May. In the period between October and December, frequent rainfalls occur. Fortunately, the temperatures stay around 24 degrees. From January to March the temperatures vernally with only little rain. The temperatures during the nights and morning move around 11\u00b0C. Meanwhile, the highest temperatures can be experienced between March and May. However, thanks to the altitude, the heat remains tolerable and do not exceed 30\u00b0C. The humid season lasts from June to September and is marked by heavy rain and thunderstorms. During this period the temperatures fall which can mainly be felt during the colder nights and mornings. [\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding=”22px|50px|22px|50px” custom_padding_tablet=”0px|0px|0px|0px” custom_padding_phone=”0px|0px|0px|0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”3.25″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.26.3″ text_font=”Nunito||||||||” text_text_color=”#0b275e” header_2_font=”Nunito Sans|700||||on|||” header_2_text_align=”left” header_2_text_color=”#37b0cd” header_2_font_size=”28px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” text_orientation=”justified”]<\/p>\n The best times to go to Mexico<\/span><\/p>\n Mexico has two main touristic periods throughout the year. The months of July to August welcomes a large number of vacationers due to school holidays. While from February to April the Spring Break seasons attracts thousands of students to celebrate in Cancun. The most quiet months of the year are September and October.<\/p>\n Here are all of our<\/strong> internships in Mexico<\/span><\/a> available right now !<\/strong><\/p>\n Tourist Seasons in Mexico<\/u>:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding=”22px|50px|22px|50px” custom_padding_tablet=”0px|0px|0px|0px” custom_padding_phone=”0px|0px|0px|0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”3.25″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.26.3″ text_font=”Nunito||||||||” text_text_color=”#0b275e” header_2_font=”Nunito Sans|700||||on|||” header_2_text_align=”left” header_2_text_color=”#37b0cd” header_2_font_size=”28px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” text_orientation=”justified”]<\/p>\n Time Difference<\/span><\/p>\n Mexico contains 4 different time zones. However, the majority of the country is in UTC-6. Be careful when changing from winter to summer time as the change of hour does not occur at the same time as in Europe. \u2028This implies a 1h time shift for a few days in March-April and in October during the summer and winter periods.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”3.10″ toggle_text_color=”#0b274b”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Canc\u00fan, Tulum, Isla Mujeres” open=”on” _builder_version=”3.10″] Time difference to UK\u00a0: less than 5h. UTC-5 (Winter) UTC-4 (Summer) [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Mexico, Guadalajara, Acapulco” _builder_version=”3.10″ open=”off”] Time difference to UK\u00a0: less than 6h UTC-6 (Winter) UTC-5 (Summer) [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Chihuahua, Los Cabos, Los Mochis, La Paz (Baja California), Ciudad Ju\u00e1rez” _builder_version=”3.10″ open=”off”] Time difference to UK\u00a0: less than 7h UTC-7 (Winter) UTC-6 (Summer) [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Tijuana, Ensenada, San Felipe (Baja California), Rosarito, San Luis (Valle de los Cirios)” _builder_version=”3.10″ open=”off”] Time difference to UK\u00a0: less than 8h UTC-8 (Winter) UTC-7 (Summer) [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding=”22px|50px|22px|50px” custom_padding_tablet=”0px|0px|0px|0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”3.25″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.26.3″ text_font=”Nunito||||||||” text_text_color=”#0b275e” header_2_font=”Nunito Sans|700||||on|||” header_2_text_align=”left” header_2_text_color=”#37b0cd” header_2_font_size=”28px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” text_orientation=”justified”]<\/p>\n Telephone and Internet<\/span><\/p>\n It is possible to use your mobile phone in Mexico. From the main phone providers Telcel and Movistar, who have their stores all over the country, you can for example purchase a SIM Card for less than 4 \u20ac 42 and easily communicate via WhatsApp, Facetime, Messenger etc. Moreover, you can always recharge and top up your date volume in one of the gas stations or convenience stores such as Oxxo or 7Eleven. For emergencies dial 911. The number allows you to contact police, firefighters and ambulances from a mobile phone.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#0b274b” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”22px|50px|22px|50px” custom_padding_tablet=”22px|0px|22px|0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”3.25″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.26.3″ text_font=”Nunito||||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_line_height=”1.9em” header_2_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#ffffff” header_2_font_size=”25px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark”]<\/p>\n The Hotspots in Mexico which you cannot miss<\/span><\/p>\n Discover all the must-see Travel destinations<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.lonelyplanet.fr\/destinations\/amerique\/mexique\/mexico” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Lean more” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”3.16″ custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”18″ button_border_radius=”7″ background_layout=”dark” button_border_radius_hover=”7″ button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”on” button_border_radius__hover=”7″ button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”44px|0px|44px|0px|true|false”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”22px|50px|22px|50px” custom_padding_tablet=”0px|0px|0px|0px” custom_padding_phone=”0px|0px|0px|0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”3.25″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.26.3″ text_font=”Nunito||||||||” text_text_color=”#0b275e” header_2_font=”Nunito Sans|700||||on|||” header_2_text_align=”left” header_2_text_color=”#37b0cd” header_2_font_size=”28px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” text_orientation=”justified”]<\/p>\n Mexico allows tourists to stay in the country for 180 days without a VISA. It is sufficient to hold a European or Canadian Passport which must be valid for the duration of your stay. Nevertheless, when entering as a tourist you are not allowed to undertake a paid activity. When immigrating as a tourist without a Visa you can only do an unpaid internship. Either in the plane or on the boarder to Mexico you will receive an Immigration Document (Forma Migratoria Mutiple). This Document will be stamped by Mexican Officials. It is important to keep this Document with you as it will be needed when leaving the country. For all paid activities\/remunerated internships a Visa is mandatory. The Visa must be requested from the Mexican Embassy in your country prior to your departure.<\/p>\n Warning: In case of entering Mexico through the US it is mandatory to have an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). The registration for the Travel Authorization can be made online via their website. The ESTA registration costs 14USD (11\u20ac71) and is valid for 2 years. It is recommended to register for the ESTA at least 72h before the departure (Minimum response time). If purchasing the ESTA at the airport through an agency the costs amount to 50 Euros.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.26.3″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.26.3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.26.3″]<\/p>\n Good to Know<\/span><\/p>\n Internships in Mexico<\/strong> are a new destination which is getting more attention overtime. An increasing amount of students is getting interested in internships out of Europe and Mexico definitely has opportunities to offer ! Also Spanish internships<\/strong> are available, especially in the business field.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding=”22px|50px|22px|50px” custom_padding_tablet=”0px|0px|0px|0px” custom_padding_phone=”0px|0px|0px|0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”3.25″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.26.3″ text_font=”Nunito||||||||” text_text_color=”#0b275e” header_2_font=”Nunito Sans|700||||on|||” header_2_text_align=”left” header_2_text_color=”#37b0cd” header_2_font_size=”28px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” text_orientation=”justified”]<\/p>\n Useful Address<\/span><\/p>\n British Embassy Tel: +52 01 55 1670 3200 Site Web: https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/world\/mexico<\/a><\/p>\n The Ministry of Foreign Affairs website informs travelers about possible dangerous areas. 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The North is dry and moderate with very hot summers and relatively cold winters. The South has a humid and tropical climate with warm and constant temperatures. Two are two different seasons: The hot and humid period from May to October reaching the highest temperatures between June and September. However, this season also contains strong thunderstorms and frequents rain periods from July to August. The dry season ranges from November to May.<\/p>\n\n
For international calls:<\/p>\n\n
Entry Requirements for an internship in Mexico<\/h2>\n
Calle R\u00edo Lerma 71,
Cuauht\u00e9moc
06500 Ciudad de M\u00e9xico
CDMX<\/p>\n
Email: mexico.consulate@fco.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n