THE LOCATION > 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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