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MEXICO Attractions Central Mexico
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Known in Mexico as the city of the eternal spring, Cuernavaca has
traditionally been attractive for the elites of the Capital City, who
have found in this city a quiet place, with a nice climate and near
the capital, a perfect place to build their weekend houses.
The word ‘cuernavaca’ has its etymological origin in the
Náhuatl, language of the Nahua tribes dwelling the zone before
Cortes’ arrival, and it comes from the word
‘cuauhnáhuac’, which means ‘among
groves.’
Among its main attractions, we have the Palace of Cortés,
located in the main square, built by the conqueror on the ruins of a
pre Columbus temple, which at present is the museum
Cuauhnáhuac, which keeps a series of wonderful murals by Diego
Rivera.
The neighboring ‘Jardín Juárez’ has
a kiosk designed by Gustave Eiffel, where you will be able to buy
fruit juice.. To the west, we bump into the cathedral, from the XVI
century. Sunday mass with mariachis is famous all over Mexico.
The museum ‘Casa Robert Brady’ exhibits an extraordinary
art, antiquities and craft collection.
Cuernavaca is also mentioned by its gardens, being
‘Jardín Borda’ the most beautiful.
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Location
State of
Morelos, 100 kilometers south of Mexico City.
When to go
All year round.
Attractions
Cortés’ Palace, Cuauhnáhuac Museum,
‘Jardín Juárez’, Municipal Palace,
‘Jardín Borda’, Teopanzolco Pyramid, ‘Casa
Robert Brady’ Museum, ‘Casa Maximiliano’,
Ethnobotanical Garden.
How to get there
By bus from the South Station or Mexico City Airport. By car, via
‘Autopista del Sol’ 95D, taking the detour to Cuernavaca,
or via highway 95.
Activities
Photography, walking, cultural and archeological tour.
Services
Hotels, restaurants, souvenir stores, car rental, discos, bars.
Surroundings
National Park ‘Lagunas de Zempoala’, archeological ruins
of Xochicalco.
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