Apart from climate and very interesting culture, there are many reasons to go to Mexico and in particular to Cuernavaca to learn or improve Spanish, as follows:

No international terrorism

The possibilities of terrorist attacks in Mexico are almost inexistent. Mexico's low profile foreign policy insures that the county has no enemies to fear, nor do others fear Mexico

No national terrorism

Mexico is not affected by internal terrorists  which involves random killing, such as the ETA (Spain) or the FARC (Colombia).

Mexico has no armed opposition since the peace agreement with the only existing guerrilla organisation, the Zapatistas from Chiapas state. With the exception of a few days early on, the Zapatistas have confined their battle to the internet.

Low crime rate

Mexico's crime rate is far below the international average. In Cuernavaca, the crime rate is lower than in major US or European cities. Crime in Mexico is located in well defined and avoidable zones in Mexico City (e.g. Tepito).

Almost 20% of the Mexican GDP is generated from tourism, which guarantees that foreigners and the facilities they use (hotels, language schools, archaeological sites) are well protected by Mexican Federal Police and the ministry of Tourism. No cases of violence against foreigners has been reported in the last few years.

1st class infrastructure

Although some regions in Mexico (particularly the Southeast) are underdeveloped, the cities (including Cuernavaca) offer all the facilities and comforts that can be found in any other industrialised country.

More than 7000kms of recently built highways and 6 national airlines (4 of them flying to Europe, Canada and the US) connect all cities and tourist locations.

1st class medical facilities

Mexico is one of the few countries in Latin America with first class doctors and medical facilities. In effect, thousands of US citizens fly yearly to Mexico for Medical care, as it is of similar quality as in the US, yet up to 80% cheaper. A travel insurance policy is a good idea. With it, the visitor can be assured of first class medical assistance, if needed.

Social and political stability

Since the past presidential elections in 2000, Mexico is internationally recognised as a democratic country. Clean elections chose a candidate form the opposition as president for the first time in 71 years. All political forces are represented in congress, guaranteeing a political stability unimaginable in most other Latin American countries.

Biggest Spanish country

Mexico is the biggest Spanish speaking country in the world, and is more than a country of tequila sunrises, Coronas, deserts and white beaches with clear Caribbean waters

8th economic power
 in the world

Mexico is the eighth most important economic power in the world, a top oil exporter, and the second most important trade partner for the US. Of the 500 richest people of the world, twelve of them are Mexicans.

However, more than 50% of the population is considered to be poor, or very poor. Several hundreds of thousands of Mexican children are homeless, without access to schooling (although education is obligatory and free in Mexico), and lacking basic health care.