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Overview
Cuernavaca is the capital and the largest city of the State of Morelos. It is a growing metropolitan area and has a population of approximately 700,000 permanent residents. The altitude is 1,548 meters (about 5,000 feet). Known as "The City of Eternal Spring", it has been one of the principal vacation centers of Central México since prehispanic times due to its temperate year-round climate, prevailing sunshine, and abundance of flowering vegetation.
From June through September it rains in the afternoons or evenings. The rest of the year it is usually clear and dry. Dress for warm weather is appropriate, although it is a good idea to prepare for cool evenings and excursions to the mountains. Be sure to bring comfortable shoes.
Cuernavaca is geographically centered in México making it very easy to reach other cities of cultural and recreational interest. México City and Taxco can both be reached in an hour and a half by car. Acapulco is about 4 hours by car, and a half hour by plane from the México City Airport. Oaxaca, Puebla, Guadalajara and other historical cities can also be easily reached by bus or plane.
You may wish to visit some of the following places of interest in Cuernavaca during your stay:
La Catedral on Avenida Morelos and Hidalgo is one of the first cathedrals built in Latin America. There is a Mariachi mass on Sunday.
Jardín Borda on Avenida Morelos is across the street from the Cathedral. Maximilian and Carlota lived here during their brief reign. It is a nice, tranquil place to visit with lovely gardens, art exhibits, bookstore, and a café. It is closed on Mondays.
Museo Robert Brady houses a unique collection of art work, colonial furniture, sculptures, paintings, and prehispanic pieces from all over the world. There is also a café and gift shop. It is closed on Mondays.
Museo Cuauhnáhuac houses a historical museum inside the Palacio de Cortés, built atop the ruins of a Tlahuica temple. There are also Diego Rivera murals on the second floor, which depict the historical events of México. It is closed on Mondays.
Pirámides de Teopanzolco are pyramids that were made by the Tlahuicas, who lived in Cuauhnáhuac (Cuernavaca) before the Spanish. They are closed on Mondays.
Salto de San Antón is a 40 meter high waterfall and one of Cuernavaca´s most traditional sites.
Jardín Etnobotánico y Museo de Medicina Tradicional y Herbolaria is a luscious botanical garden and museum of live products specializing in traditional medicine and herbology.
The Tourist Office, located on Avenida Morelos Sur #187, will be able to give you further information on local events and places of interest.
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