Getting There: Fly into Mexico City. You have the option of a flight into Cuernevaca or a luxury bus. Pullman de Morelos offers a luxury commuter bus that leaves frequently for Cuernavaca from international terminals 1 and 2 at the Mexico City airport. This non-stop bus offers round trip transportation to and from Cuernevaca’s Camino de la Selva bus station. The fee is approximately $13 one way. *Schools also provide airport transfers for $80+ for single.
Accent: Clean, slow Spanish; great for beginners
- 20 hours + of private or group Spanish classes a week
- 7 days accommodation at host family with 6 days of meals. No meals on Sunday. *some schools only include 2 meals a day.
- Sometimes a registration fee is included, could range as much as $100
- Free/reduced price excursions with schools like dancing, cooking classes and afternoon trips
Popular Schools:
- Universidad International- ~$335 (per week)+ $100 registration fee
- DELE certification available
- Instituto Chac Mool ~$350 (per week) + $100 registration fee
Accommodation: Schools have standard home stays as part of the language package but students are allowed to reserve independent accommodation.Hostel rates range from $15-25 depending on your privacy wants/needs.
Navigation: If you are reasonably mobile you should be able to walk anywhere within the city without strain. Rent-a-Bikes are also a good way to get around, they rent for about $5.
Safety: Tourism is the #1 industry here, so crime is low in the more populous areas of town. Beware of petty theft like pick pockets.
