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Exploring Cuernavaca
by Ron Mader

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Alexander von Humboldt in Cuernavaca

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The city of Cuernavaca (elevation: 1,548 meters, 4,856 feet) boasts one of the most agreeable climates in the country and is adorned with colorful flowers year-round.

HISTORY

Capital of the state of Morelos, Cuernavaca has a storied past.

What is today the state of Morelos was inhabited by several indigenous groups including Chichimecs, Xochimilca and later the Tlahuica, who founded Cuauhnáhuac, which the Spanish renamed Cuernavaca in 1521.

The city boasts one of the most agreeable climates in the country and is adorned with charismatic colonial architecture.

The cradle of Spanish language instruction in Mexico, Cuernavaca has been home to foreigners learning español since the 1960s when the town was put on the map by students attracted by the offer of slow adventures and immersion learning.

CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS

Cuernavaca served as the residence of Spanish conqueror Hernan Cortés. The Palacio de Cortés, built between 1522 and 1532, showcases the country's history, culture and tradition. The building is located on the main square. The second floor is adorned with murals that depict Mexican history by Diego Rivera.

The Museo Robert Brady, Calle Netzahualcoyotl #4, was the home of U.S. artist and collector Robert Brady. The museum includes several paintings by well-known Mexican artists, including Kahlo, Tamayo and Covarrubias and also has an extensive mask collection from around the world. Open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Modest entrance fee.

The kid's museum is Papalote at Vicente Guerrero #205.

Tlaltenango used to be a separate town but is now a neighborhood of Cuernavaca. The church compound containing the Church of San José and the Church of Nuestra Señora de los Milagros de Tlaltenango are the main attraction. San José is one of the oldest churches in Mexico, built between 1521 and 1523.

NEARBY

A pleasant excursion is Lagunas de Zempoala National Park, 25 kilometers (16 miles) northwest of the city.

Some of the park's seven lakes are stocked with game fish. In terms of biological diversity or even entertainment, this is adequate, but not representative of Mexico's grandeur. You'll find well-worn paths for hiking and even some areas for camping. All in all, it is an easy day trip. To get there from the highway between Mexico City.and Cuernavaca, turn off the main road at Tres Marías and head west through the town of Huitzilac.


VISITING?

LOCATION -- Cuernavaca is located 95 kilometers (50 miles) south of Mexico City. Nearby is the town of Tepoztlán.

TRANSPORTATION - This is a direct bus from Mexico City's airport to Cuernavaca. There is also service from the southern bus station.


SPANISH LANGUAGE SCHOOLS

Cuernavaca has a number of Spanish language schools, including Cuernavaca Language School and Instituto Chac-Mool.


AUTHOR

Ron Mader is the ecotourism and responsible travel correspondent for Transitions Abroad and host of the award-winning Planeta.com website.


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