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Cuernavaca, the "City of Eternal Spring", is located 89 km south of Mexico City, in the northern part of the state of Morelos, a region that has a pleasant climate that provides an average annual temperature of 23 ° C
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This destination is a great place to rest, numerous tourists who annually come to forget the stress and monotony, either in their luxurious spas, which offer all kinds of massage and relaxation therapies, spas in their fun, they have the better facilities, or simply taking a stroll through the city, where you can see beautiful historic buildings such as the Convent of the Assumption, the Chapel of San Jose, the Borda Gardens, a symbol of Cuernavaca by its historical and natural beauty and the Palace Cortes, perhaps the oldest civil construction viceroy of America which houses murals by Diego Rivera.
In its environs will find great attractions such as the Biological Corridor Ajusco-quarter, ideal for eco-tourism, spa The Stakes, whose fountain of crystal clear water offers one of the most beautiful landscapes in the state; Lagoons Zempoala composed of lagoons, archaeological remains and forests, and the archeological zone of Xochicalco, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
This destination is a great place to rest, numerous tourists who annually come to forget the stress and monotony, either in their luxurious spas, which offer all kinds of massage and relaxation therapies, spas in their fun, they have the better facilities, or simply taking a stroll through the city, where you can see beautiful historic buildings such as the Convent of the Assumption, the Chapel of San Jose, the Borda Gardens, a symbol of Cuernavaca by its historical and natural beauty and the Palace Cortes, perhaps the oldest civil construction viceroy of America which houses murals by Diego Rivera.
In its environs will find great attractions such as the Biological Corridor Ajusco-quarter, ideal for eco-tourism, spa The Stakes, whose fountain of crystal clear water offers one of the most beautiful landscapes in the state; Lagoons Zempoala composed of lagoons, archaeological remains and forests, and the archeological zone of Xochicalco, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
CUERNAVACA
ARCHEOLOGY
In the outskirts of Cuernavaca can visit interesting archaeological remains, among which are those of one of the most important city-states in Mesoamerica.
Xochicalco. It is located 38 km southwest of the city of Cuernavaca. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, was the most important city-state of Mesoamerica after the fall of Teotihuacan, highlighting as political, trade, scientific and artistic. Among its most important monuments include: the Pyramid of the serpent, the Plaza of the Stele of glyphs, the Great Pyramid, the largest building in the area, the Main Plaza and the Acropolis, the ball games, and the Temascal the Observatory. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Teopanzolco. It is located at street Balsas, Colonia Vista Hermosa, in the heart of Cuernavaca. He was a contemporary site to Tenochtitlan and has several structures as the Pyramid of the Temples Twins and a round devoted to the worship of Ehecátl, former God of the Wind. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs.
HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE
In Cuernavaca can admire beautiful squares and gardens that have become symbols of the city, as well as old buildings of great historical and cultural value.
Cathedral and Convent of the Assumption. It is located between Av. Hidalgo and Morelos. It is a monument which, taken together, brings together a total of three temples and a chapel that probably is the oldest of the continent. Its cloister preserves valuable murals viceregal on "The martyrdom of San Felipe de Jesus in Japan."
Palacio de Cortes. It is located between Av. Hidalgo and Blvd. Juarez. It is a medieval court building built on a hill that served as home to the conqueror Hernan Cortes, with high walls, malls and a large tower. It is the oldest viceregal construction of the American continent. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Jardin Borda. It is located at Av. No. Morelos. 271. It can observe several levels, plazas, fountains, a temple and architectural examples. Considered a symbol of Cuernavaca for their gardens and local flora of Europe, the garden is also headquarters of the Institute of Culture of Morelos. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:30 hrs.
ARTS AND CRAFTS
In Cuernavaca, you will find many expressions of creativity craftsmanship of the people of the state of Morelos as objects of mud, palm and timber, recognized worldwide for his technique of indigenous origin, as well as paintings and works on paper amate of silverware, which may get in the markets for handicrafts located at Av. Hidalgo and the Blvd. Juarez.
FESTIVALS AND TRADITIONS
Most of the celebrations that take place in Cuernavaca are of religious nature and are accompanied by fairs, fireworks and dancing; among the most important: the "Day of San Antonio," held on June 13, in the neighborhood of the same name, the feast of Our Lady of Miracles, on Sept. 8, in Tlaltenango, and the "Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe, on Dec. 12.
There are also important fairs like the one in the spring, between March and April, which are carried out cultural and artistic events, as well as craft and floral samples.
MUSEUMS
The city of Cuernavaca has some museums that they hold major collections of objects from various parts of the world, as well as reproductions of original rooms of the nineteenth century.
Cuauhnáhuac museum. It is located inside the Palacio de Cortes. Inside there are murals of Diego Rivera exhibit and a number of archaeological items found on their land. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Robert Brady Museum. It is located at No. Nezahualcóyotl street. 4, Av. November 20, and Av. Hidalgo. Inside there are exhibits about 1,400 works of art owned by collector who is named among primitive ceremonial figures, Christ, colonial paintings, carpets and contemporary pieces. Open Tuesday to Sunday, with prior appointment.
Museo Casa Borda Site. It is located in the Garden Borda. Installed in the rooms of the emperors Maximilian and Carlota, there are some elements of its original construction, as a reproduction of a kitchen of the nineteenth century, as well as costumes and furniture of the era. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:30 hrs.
Camping
In the outskirts of Cuernavaca there is a national park where they can go camping.
National Park Lagoons Zempoala. It is located 25 km northwest of Cuernavaca, for the federal highway No.. 95. It extends about 4.669 ha. composed of seven lakes and pine forests and sacred fir. In this place you'll find several special areas for camping, you only need to ask permission in the administration of the place.
EXTREME SPORTS
In the outskirts of Cuernavaca can practice different sports such as mountain biking, skydiving or flying ultralight, while enjoying their sunny landscapes.
National Park Lagoons Zempoala. It is located 25 km northwest of Cuernavaca, for the federal highway No.. 95. It extends about 4.669 ha. composed of seven lakes and pine forests and sacred fir. This site offers a variety of trails ideal for cycling routes, the administration office will suggest interesting paths to follow.
Lake Tequesquitengo. It is located 37 km south of Cuernavaca. In this place is the Aerodrome Vista Hermosa, where you can operate flights into or ultralight aircraft. Here also is practiced skydiving or free-fall at 200 km / h. All these activities must be conducted under the guidance of an instructor.
ECOTOURISM
Near Cuernavaca there are areas where you can enjoy the observation of flora and fauna amid forests of oak and fir trees are surrounded by waterfalls, springs and hills.
Biological Corridor Ajusco-quarter. A stretch of this is located 38 km north of Cuernavaca. It has 65.722 ha. connecting the parks and Lagoons Zempoala Tepozteco. Forests of spruce, pine and oak safeguard its rich biodiversity of flora and fauna, where species such as Excel teporingo, the volcano rabbit and white-tailed deer.
National Park Lagoons Zempoala. It is located 25 km northwest of Cuernavaca, for the federal highway No.. 95. It extends about 4.669 ha. composed of seven lakes and pine forests and sacred fir.
Here you can see over 190 species of fungi, and a variety of wildlife such as squirrels, skunks, reptiles, birds, bats and white-tailed deer.
The Tepozteco National Park. Located 21 km northeast of Cuernavaca on the highway Ocotepec-Tepoztlan. In its 24.000 ha. There are five climates ranging from semi to warm, so that fosters diversity animal and plant covering the Cerro del Tepozteco.
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CUERNAVACA OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
DOWN IN RIVER
Cuernavaca found near one of the major rivers of central Mexico, where the practice may fall on different levels.
AMACUZAC river. It is located 49 km southwest of Cuernavaca. In this capacity may be conducting tours of Class I, in the rainy season the river grows to the level IV and VI.
FUN AND LEISURE
In the outskirts of Cuernavaca, you will find plenty of spas that have the best pools in the region and protected green areas where you can perform various activities, with the best services for your convenience.
Ecological Chapultepec Park. It is located in Chapultepec No. fare. 27, Colonia Chapultepec. It has a runway of 1.5 km of racing, a lake, a scenic train museum and an interactive environment with various species of animals.
Water Park Former Finance Temixco. It is located 11 km south of Cuernavaca in the 85 km of the federal highway Mexico-Acapulco. In its 130,000 m2 of extension are attractive as 20 pools with water slides and river with waves, sports areas, Golfito, food service, showers, giant screen and much more. Open daily from 9:00 am to 18:00 pm.
Campestre XOCHITEPEC Center. Located in XOCHITEPEC 17 km south of Cuernavaca, in the 19.5 km of federal road-Alpuyeca Cuernavaca. Spa atmosphere which campirana offers swimming pools, sports fields and workshops of ecology. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 8:00 to 18:00 hrs.
The Rollo. It is located in TLAQUILTENANGO, 36 km southeast of Cuernavaca, in Rivera del Rio Yautepec s / n, Colonia Gabriel Tepepa. It is a water park that covers 30 ha. in which there are areas of accommodation, slides, rivers with waves, swimming pools, children's areas, restaurants, dressing rooms and a super mini. Open daily from 9:00 am to 18:00 pm.
The Natural Water Park Stakes. It is located 49 km southeast of Cuernavaca, in Tlaltizapan. It is a park of 24 hectares. surrounded by lush vegetation and surrounded by pools of crystalline water. On this site you will find services such as pools, sports grounds, playgrounds, natural areas, restaurant and hotel.
NIGHT LIFE
In Cuernavaca find a wide range of options to dance like the Barbazul, Ta'izz and Alebrije, which are the most popular sites among young people for his modern music, the UP Bar, which offers music from the 70's, 80'sy 90 ' s.
For those who like Latin rhythms, we recommend Zúmbale, considered the most popular salsa dancing and live tropical music. Among the streets of Hidalgo and Galeana is the Plazuela of grasses an alley where you'll find most of the bars in the city, including: The Romantic and Eclipse.
Cuernavaca found near one of the major rivers of central Mexico, where the practice may fall on different levels.
AMACUZAC river. It is located 49 km southwest of Cuernavaca. In this capacity may be conducting tours of Class I, in the rainy season the river grows to the level IV and VI.
FUN AND LEISURE
In the outskirts of Cuernavaca, you will find plenty of spas that have the best pools in the region and protected green areas where you can perform various activities, with the best services for your convenience.
Ecological Chapultepec Park. It is located in Chapultepec No. fare. 27, Colonia Chapultepec. It has a runway of 1.5 km of racing, a lake, a scenic train museum and an interactive environment with various species of animals.
Water Park Former Finance Temixco. It is located 11 km south of Cuernavaca in the 85 km of the federal highway Mexico-Acapulco. In its 130,000 m2 of extension are attractive as 20 pools with water slides and river with waves, sports areas, Golfito, food service, showers, giant screen and much more. Open daily from 9:00 am to 18:00 pm.
Campestre XOCHITEPEC Center. Located in XOCHITEPEC 17 km south of Cuernavaca, in the 19.5 km of federal road-Alpuyeca Cuernavaca. Spa atmosphere which campirana offers swimming pools, sports fields and workshops of ecology. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 8:00 to 18:00 hrs.
The Rollo. It is located in TLAQUILTENANGO, 36 km southeast of Cuernavaca, in Rivera del Rio Yautepec s / n, Colonia Gabriel Tepepa. It is a water park that covers 30 ha. in which there are areas of accommodation, slides, rivers with waves, swimming pools, children's areas, restaurants, dressing rooms and a super mini. Open daily from 9:00 am to 18:00 pm.
The Natural Water Park Stakes. It is located 49 km southeast of Cuernavaca, in Tlaltizapan. It is a park of 24 hectares. surrounded by lush vegetation and surrounded by pools of crystalline water. On this site you will find services such as pools, sports grounds, playgrounds, natural areas, restaurant and hotel.
NIGHT LIFE
In Cuernavaca find a wide range of options to dance like the Barbazul, Ta'izz and Alebrije, which are the most popular sites among young people for his modern music, the UP Bar, which offers music from the 70's, 80'sy 90 ' s.
For those who like Latin rhythms, we recommend Zúmbale, considered the most popular salsa dancing and live tropical music. Among the streets of Hidalgo and Galeana is the Plazuela of grasses an alley where you'll find most of the bars in the city, including: The Romantic and Eclipse.