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.

GASTRONOMY

Forget about burritos and Taco Bell! At your teacher’s house you will get real Mexican stuff: enchiladas, mole, pozole,… Every day, you will receive the best of home-made Mexican cooking such as tacos, alambres, pozole, mole, enchiladas and much more.
You are not required to eat at your teacher’s home. However, courteously let them know if you won't be eating with them. Vegetarian meals and other special dietary requirements are available.

YOUR WEEKEND

There are no classes on weekends, but you can visit interesting neighboring places.

Please feel free to download our guide (provided by Anders Languages) on one and two day excursions. To view the excursions, you need adobe acrobat installed on your machine. You can download it for free at Adobe.

One and two day excursions

IMPORTANT

The concept behind the Spanish Dialogues program is first of all learning Spanish and flavoring Mexican culture by living with the typical Mexican family. Therefore, it is important to know that teachers in Mexico belong to the average middle class, and Mexican middle class lives can not be compared with the middle class you probably belong to in your home country. Don’t expect a big car in the driveway, a big garden with a pool and a house with a fancy design in the best neighborhood in town!

However, for a small supplement, we can also place you in teachers’ houses of a higher quality offering comfort levels which might be closer to what you are used to. However, these houses are limited, so make sure to book in time. If you are really looking for superior accommodations and service, please visit Anders Languages.

CLICK THROUGH THE LINKS BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CUERNAVACA, MEXICO

• Wikipedia

• Wikitravel

• VisitMexico

• Cuernavaca on the worldmap

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