Merida is a city rich in culture and you’ll have the chance to see everything from Mayan temples to mariachi bands. And when you want a break from the bustle, head to the paradise beaches stretching along the east coast. If you’re after an authentic Latin American experience, you won’t find anywhere more memorable than Mexico.
Mexico Highlights
- Head to Cancun and nearby Progreso for beaches and nightlife
- Visit Chichen Itza’s awe inspiring Mayan temple ruins
- Dive or snorkel in beautiful underwater ‘cenote’ caves
- Join in some of the many festivals taking place across the city
- Visit Celestun — a stunning nature reserve populated by flamingos
The Work The World House
The Work the World house in Merida plays a big role in your overseas experience. It’s your home away from home. You’ll live with other healthcare students and graduates, which gives the house a welcoming social atmosphere.
The house is located in one of the city’s most popular suburban districts. The house has an open design, boasting beautiful modern architecture and an outdoor pool.
Living here, you’ll be in close proximity to Merida’s famous city centre with all the usual fare — mariachi bands playing in the public plazas, museums, and bars and restaurants in the evenings.
A short taxi ride gets you to a tropical beach upon which you can sip cocktails and look out into the Gulf of Mexico.
In-Country Team
Management team: Based in the house, they oversee your entire Work the World experience — 24/7 — from the moment you land to the moment you leaveCatering team: Cook a variety of both local cuisine and familiar home comforts, accommodating all dietary requirementsHousekeeper: Keeps the house clean and tidy from top to bottom, making sure you're comfortableLanguage teacher: Visits the house twice per-week. During their lessons, you’ll learn everyday phrases and clinical terminology to help you get more from your placementSecurity team: Monitor the house 24/7 for your peace of mind
Support in the Hospital
Before your placement starts, you’ll head out (with our in-country team) on an informal visit to your placement hospital. Introducing you to key department staff and your supervisors, the team will help you get your bearings and settle in. Our team in Merida have a presence in the hospital too. They’ll visit you during your placement to make sure everything is running smoothly.
We assign your in-hospital supervisors well before your placement commences. Show enthusiasm and they’ll give you insight into conditions and practices that only a local practitioner can.
In short, we fully support throughout your clinical placement if and when you need it.

FLEXIBLE BOOKING & Covid safety
Our programmes are open! You can book your Work the World overseas placement with total confidence. Once you’ve secured your space, you can make unlimited changes to your travel dates, absolutely free.
You’ll find peace of mind in the knowledge that our well-established safety measures help mitigate the risks associated with Covid, whichever destination you travel to. This is because our safety blueprint gives us control over each and every aspect of your experience from your in-country team's safety training to sanitisation of your private accommodation.
Need a last-minute placement? We have developed a fast-track that lets us plan and build you a world-class trip, faster than ever.
Electives in Merida
INTENSIVE SPANISH COURSE
This week-long Spanish course is designed to help you get the most out of your placement in Mexico. If you want a more immersive experience — both in and out of your placement hospital — this course is for you. You'll start the week before your placement, enjoying all the benefits of living in the Work the World house. The lessons themselves are catered to your clinical discipline, and guarantee to ensure you feel confident to interact with both supervisors and patients whilst on placement.





"Travelling alone for the first time gave me so much more confidence and independence."
Niamh Corry, University of Liverpool 2019
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"I got an in-depth look at how economic circumstances can affect the quality of surgery for patients."
Sophie Hodson, Hull York Medical School 2019
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"We had so many opportunities to observe a variety of different procedures."
Claudia Leney, University of Surrey 2019
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"Discussing auditory cues for a patient with mid-stage Parkinson’s disease was a highlight."
Rebecca Townsend, University of East London 2019
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"In one simple sentence, this international placement was an experience of a lifetime."
Aaron Hobin, University of Central Lancashire 2019
Read moreWhat healthcare disciplines do Work the World cater for?
Work the World organise supervised healthcare electives for the following disciplines: - 1. Nursing (all branches) 2. Medical 3. Midwifery 4. Physiotherapy 5. Radiography 6. Pharmacy 7. Dentistry 8. Occupational Therapy 9. Paramedic Science
What is the Work the World house like in Mexico?
The house is located in one of the city’s most popular suburban districts. An open design, boasting beautiful modern architecture and an outdoor pool. You’ll be in close proximity to Merida’s famous city centre with all the usual fare - mariachi bands playing in the public plazas, museums, and bars and restaurants in the evenings. A short taxi ride gets you to a tropical beach upon which you can sip cocktails and look out into the Gulf of Mexico.
What travelling opportunities are there for me whilst I’m in Mexico?
Merida is a city rich in culture and you’ll have the chance to see everything from Mayan temples to mariachi bands. And when you want a break from the bustle, head to the paradise beaches stretching along the east coast. If you’re after an authentic Latin American experience, you won’t find anywhere more memorable than Mexico.