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Visit Mexico > Cuernavaca
Cuernavaca, the capital of the State of Morelos, is known for its splendid private gardens and magnificent vistas of the surrounding mountains. It is located 60 kilometers south of Mexico City and may be reached by car or bus, enjoying a pleasant drive through pine forests and small villages. At an altitude of 5,000 feet, it is 724 meters lower than Mexico City and its spring-like weather all year round, have made it a popular retreat since the days when the Aztec nobility lived there. Even Cortes himself intended to retire there and built a palace, a regional museum nowadays.
There are countless excursions to be made within Cuernavaca, including the Potter's community of San Anton, Teopanzolco Pyramid, etc. In Cuernavaca itself, there is a flower festival in Spring and celebrations to mark the Day of the Dead on November 1st and 2nd each year.
You can also make excursions out of Cuernavaca to the picturesque village of Tepoztlán, with its steep cobbled streets and ruins in the surrounding National Park, the Olmec-style rock carvings of Chalcatzingo and Xochicalco Pyramids. The really adventurous may wish to climb the Popocatepetl.
Further ahead, but still manageable as a day trip are Lake Tequesquitengo, the sulphur baths of Texuitla, the Cacahuamilpa Caves, among the largest in the country and the silver town of Taxco, famous for its colonial architecture and winding narrow streets. Mexican towns have numerous fiestas throughout the year and it is worth checking the dates of festivals and processions while planning your visit.
The Cathedral or Assumption's Franciscan Ex-Convent. Amazing architectonic complex formed by an atrium surrounded by tall "battlemented" walls. The Cathedral has been remodeled in the last 20 years and murals depicting the martyrdom of St. Felipe de Jesus were found all along both sides of the walls. There are also some interesting original paintings which date back to the XVII century. In the same complex are found the Chapel of San Jose, The Chapel of Nuestra Señora de los Dolores, the Chapel of Carmen as well as the Temple of Tercer Orden. Its also famous for its Sunday "Mariachi Mass".
Famous residence built by Don Manuel de la Borda at the end of the XVII Century. It was also residence of Emperor Maximiliano de Habsburgo.
This majestic home and garden hosts numerous art exhibitions, music concerts, conferences and a wonderful site museum. Open: Monday thru Sunday from 9:00 to 18:00 hrs.
April 16 - Commemoration of the creation of the Free & Sovereign
State of Morelos
Fair of Cuernavaca, Commercial & Popular - Holy Week. During two weeks, this Fair offers an extended variety of commercial products and handicrafts, as well as cultural, popular and musical events, and like in all fairs, mechanical games.
Tlaltenango´s Fair, Feast of Our Lady of the Miracles - September 8. One of the most popular and old fairs celebrated in Cuernavaca. It lasts 8 days, beginning on August 31st; a great number of dancers from Milpa Alta and Iztapalapa meet here to see the virgin and offer a flower entrance. Popular dances, floral ornaments, street fair, numerous stands, Mexican food and mechanical games.
Fair of the Ceramics (Pottery) - September/October. This fair lasts a week and its celebrated in a movable date. It represents a great opportunity to appreciate the ceramic products that people of the "3 de mayo" colony in Cuernavaca produce and commercialize. You will also enjoy artistic performances, tourism and handicrafts exhibitions.
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