The city of Aguascalientes , in the state of Aguascalientes, Mexico, was chosen as the site of the Institute for various reasons.  Apart from the fact  that the Fundamental Baptist World-Wide Mission has works in the area, the city is only one day from the border by car.  Situated at 6,130 feet, with a population of over 1,000,000, the city is so named because of thermal springs nearby.  The many villages and towns round the city of Aguascalientes encourages pioneer training in established works.  Even though the life and culture in Aguascalientes is a little different from that of other Spanish-speaking countries, the student will find that he can learn much of Latin American life and culture.  Ninety-five percent of the language is the same in all Spanish-speaking countries.