THE
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CUERNAVACA &
SURROUNDINGS
Cuernavaca, the capital of the state of
Morelos, is located just one hour from Mexico City. It
is known for its friendly hospitality and mild climate
with more than 320 days of sunshine per year. Cuernavaca
is also a safe city, far away from the current violence
in the north, along the US-Mexican border.
Throughout its history, Cuernavaca has hosted countless
famous guests because of its pleasant climate and
relaxing life style. Those who have called Cuernavaca
home include the Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortez and
the 19th century Austrian emperor Maximilian and his
wife Carlota.
Today, the city attracts well-to-do weekend visitors
seeking refuge from the hectic Mexican capital and
retirees from around the world, including members of
European royal families.
In Cuernavaca cultural events and fine cuisine are but a
stone's throw: the Cuauhnáhuac Museum, Diego Rivera
murals, the Palace of Cortez, the 400-year-old cathedral,
the pyramids of Xochicalco, world famous restaurants,
luxury stores and folkloric centers such as the local
crafts market, the main square with its colorful
vendors´ stands, and the narrow, winding streets lined
with street merchants peddling everything imaginable.
HISTORICAL & ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCURSIONS:
Thanks to the central location of Cuernavaca, you can
include several excursions during your weekends:
Xochicalco, the mountaintop ceremonial
center of the Toltecs.
The village and the pyramid of Tepoztlán,
a historic Mexican village.
Taxco, one of the best-preserved colonial
cities in Mexico and a commercial center for silver
crafts
Teotihuacan: an ancient capital of
Mesoamerica and one of humanity's most important
archaeological sites.
Tlayacapan, a colonial village.
Estacas river.
Tequesquitengo lake.
The caves of Cacahuamilpa, famous for
their natural beauty.
The colonial cities of Puebla, and
Guanajuato.
The pyramids of Tula.
Mexico City with its historic city center,
impressive cathedral, the world-renowned museum of
anthropology and the Folkloric Ballet.
Oaxaca and its pyramids of Monte Alban
and Mitla.
San Miguel de Allende: a picturesque
colonial city
Acapulco comes as close to being all
things to all people as any resort can.
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