CUERNAVACA
Cuernavaca, the City of Eternal Spring, is located
89 km (55 mi) south of Mexico City,
in the northern region of the
state of Morelos. The city has a pleasant climate, with an average year-round temperature
of 23º C (73º F).
This destination
is an excellent
place to relax, as each year it draws
many tourists looking to escape from the stress of their workday
routines. Some travel to Cuernavaca to visit its
luxurious spas, which offer all
kinds of massages and relaxation
therapies. Others enjoy going to
the swimming resorts, which have excellent facilities. Or you can simply take a stroll through
the city and marvel at
the magnificent historic buildings, such as the Convento del la Asuncion (Convent of The Assumption),
la Capilla de San Jose (San Jose Chapel) and
the Palacio de Cortes (Palace
of Cortez), the oldest viceregal
civic construction, which houses Diego Rivera murals. Also of
interest is the Jardin Borda (Borda Garden), an important
city symbol due to its
rich history and natural beauty.
In the surrounding
areas you’ll find wonderful attractions like the Corredor Biologico Ajusco-Chichinautzin, an ideal spot for ecotourism outings; swimming resort Las Estacas, where you’ll find
crystalline springs surrounded by some of the state’s
most beautiful natural scenery; the Zempoala
Lagoons, which consists of lagoons,
archaeological ruins and forests; and
the Xochicalco archaeological zone, declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO.
